Scottish Barley Pudding

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1

Enjoy a traditional Scottish dessert with this delicious Barley Pudding recipe.

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

189

Sugar

11g

Fat

Barley pudding, also known as sweet porridge, is a traditional dessert from Scotland. This hearty pudding is made by cooking barley with water, dried fruits like currants and raisins, and sweetening it with sugar. Its mildly sweet flavor and creamy texture make it an ideal dessert that can be enjoyed on a cold winter evening.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the barley and soak it in cold water for 2-3 hours.
2.	Drain the water from the barley and put it in a large saucepan.
3.	Add 4 and a half cups of water and salt to the saucepan and bring to boil.
4.	Reduce the heat to low and let the barley simmer for 1 hour until the water is absorbed and the barley is tender.
5.	Rinse the currants and raisins with cold water.
6.	Add them to the saucepan and let them cook for 10 more minutes.
7.	Serve with a sprinkle of superfine sugar and a dollop of light cream on each serving.

PROS

Barley pudding is a cozy and comforting dessert that is easy to make and budget-friendly.
It is an excellent source of dietary fiber and makes you feel full while preventing overeating.
Barley is also a good source of vitamins such as niacin and vitamin B6, riboflavin and minerals like iron and phosphorus.

CONS

Although barley pudding is a healthy and nutritious dessert, it can be a little bland for some people’s taste buds.
Also, people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance should avoid using barley in their food due to its gluten content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Barley is high in fiber, which aids in digestion and prevents constipation. It can also decrease blood sugar and cholesterol levels, preventing heart disease. Besides that, barley increases satiety, helping you stay full and therefore controlling weight gain. Currants and raisins are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help protect against cancer, heart, and eye diseases.

	1 cup barley
	1/3 cup currants
	1/3 cup seedless raisin
	4 1/2 cups water
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	superfine sugar , to serve with the pudding
	light cream , to serve with the pudding