Barley Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 o.z. Whole Butter
• 4 o.z. Onion Fine diced
• 1 pt Pearled Barley
• 1 ea Bay Leaves
• 1 qt Chicken Broth
• tsp Salt
• tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

• Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Add
• the onions and cook until translucent.
• Add the barley and bay leaf. Saute until the grains are well coated
• with butter.
• Add the hot stock and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce
• the heat until the liquid barely simmers.
• Cover and continue cooking until all of the liquid is absorbed and
• the grains are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and adjust the seasonings before serving.