Bulgur Maple Porridge

Directions

1. 1
   The night before, place the bulgur in a medium saucepan with salt to taste (I suggest 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon) and stir to distribute the salt.
2. 2
   Bring 1 cup water to a boil and pour over the bulgur.
3. 3
   Cover with the lid and leave overnight.
4. 4
   Add the milk to the pot and stir together with a wooden spoon.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, or for a thicker porridge stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened like cream of wheat, 5 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in the butter, maple syrup and apricots or blueberries if including and continue to stir until the blueberries begin to pop and bleed into the cereal.
8. 8
   Serve sprinkled with toasted pecans or cashews if desired.