Cook traditional steel-cut oats Timer

Quaker traditional steel-cut oats; ¼ cup oats with 1.5 cups water or milk

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Cook traditional steel-cut oats

Bring liquid to a boil, add oats, reduce to low and leave uncovered

Quaker traditional steel-cut oats; ¼ cup oats with 1.5 cups water or milk

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Quaker:How to Prepare Oats

When time is up: The original guide gives 25–30 minutes; stir occasionally and check tenderness

Times are for guidance. Ingredient size, starting temperature, quantity and heat affect cooking. An alarm does not mean food is safely cooked; check doneness and continue cooking if needed. Adapt movement and rest to your abilities.

Sources checked: 3–4 October 2026

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Quaker traditional steel-cut oats; ¼ cup oats with 1.5 cups water or milk

  1. Check that this preset matches your activity and conditions.
  2. Bring liquid to a boil, add oats, reduce to low and leave uncovered At the stated starting point, press Start.
  3. The original guide gives 25–30 minutes; stir occasionally and check tenderness

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