Barley Water 180 Calories Recipe

2 tablespoons pearl barley

1 quart cold water



Wash barley, add cold water and let soak several hours or over night; in

same water, boil gently over direct heat two hours, or in a double

boiler steadily four hours, down to one pint if used for infant feeding,

and to one cup for the adult. Strain through muslin.



NOTE.--Cream or milk and salt may be added, or lemon juice and sugar.

Barley water is an astringent or demulcent drink used to reduce laxative

condition.

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