Baked Barley

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Place the barley into a 1 1/2-quart ceramic or glass baking dish (with a lid) and add the butter, salt and boiling water.
3. 3
   Stir to combine.
4. 4
   Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place the lid on top of the foil.
5. 5
   Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
6. 6
   After 1 hour, remove the cover, fluff with a fork and serve immediately.