Recipe For Cream Of Wheat

Wondering how to make cream of wheat from scratch? This basic cream of wheat recipe makes for a hearty breakfast to start the day with as a tasty alternative to oatmeal or grits.

As much as I love a variety of foods and though I've never been a picky eater, there are some that are just not my favorites.

Eggs happen to be one of those.

I enjoy eating them now and then when paired with lots of other flavors like in a quiche or deviled eggs, but I get tired of them quickly.

As such, I most enjoy breakfasts that aren't egg-centered.

During these cooler months, I especially like something hot, hearty, and filling. Cream of wheat fits this perfectly.

What Is Cream Of Wheat?

I hadn't even heard of cream of wheat until I was an adult. I never enjoyed the texture of traditional oatmeal so porridge types of breakfast didn't really interest me.

Plus, growing up in the South we always had grits as our warm cereal choice. I actually find cream of wheat to be more similar to grits than oatmeal and it has a nicer texture.

Cream of Wheat is actually technically a brand name that you've probably seen at your local store. The actual food you're eating is called farina.

Farina is like a porridge and is made from wheat semolina. Both dry farina and once it's cooked look very similar to corn grits but farina is smoother in texture.

Basic Cream Of Wheat Ingredients

The basic cream of wheat recipe is made with just three ingredients. The real fun comes in what you decide to top it with.

• Cream of Wheat or farina - I personally prefer to use Bob's Red Mill Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal
• Any mix of water, milk, or cream - I use mostly half and half, which is milk and cream, with a bit of water if I don't have quite a quart left, which leads to a richer and tastier cream of wheat
• Salt

Toppings For Cream Of Wheat

I almost always top my cream of wheat with a pat of butter and either honey or brown sugar. Some other ideas you may enjoy include:

• Various sweeteners such as molasses, maple syrup or regular sugar
• Berries (fresh or dried) or other fruit like peaches or bananas
• Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, etc.
• Toasted nuts or coconut flakes
• Vanilla extract
• Peanut butter
• Chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, cocoa, or Nutella
• Jam or preserves

Farina Recipe Tips

Cream of wheat is seriously one of the easiest things to make. You simply add liquid to a pot, bring it to a boil, then whisk in the farina.

Make sure you use a large pot so that the liquid doesn't boil over and make a mess on your stove while you whisk. Once it's boiling, turn the heat to low.

Once you add in the farina, it will thicken very quickly in just 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure you keep whisking, especially on the sides, so it doesn't end up lumpy. Then, remove it from the heat and serve.

Recommended Equipment

Here are the kitchen tools I use to make this easy farina recipe.

• Dry measuring cups and wet measuring cups
• Large pot or saucepan
• Whisk
• Ladle
• Serving bowls

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