Lemon Sweetened Barley Water

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pearl barley
• 2 quarts cold water
• Lemon juice and sugar or salt to taste (optional)

Method

1. 1 Wash the barley and soak it in the cold water for several hours.
2. 2 Boil the barley gently in the same water for 2 hours, or cook in a double boiler for 4 hours until reduced by half.
3. 3 Add lemon juice and sugar or salt to taste if desired.