Description
A rich, creamy Norwegian porridge made with milk, flour, sugar, and butter, traditionally topped with melted butter and cinnamon sugar. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting holiday side.
Ingredients
- 1 quart whole milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup salted butter, plus more for serving
- Cinnamon-sugar for topping
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat to 195°F, stirring frequently.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Melt the butter in a separate small saucepan and keep it warm.
- Stir the flour mixture into the melted butter to form a paste.
- Whisk the butter-flour paste into the hot milk, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon into bowls, drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- For a richer version, substitute part of the milk with cream or sour cream.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating if the porridge becomes too thick.
- Serve sweet or savory depending on your mood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Norwegian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
