Barley with Mushrooms (Scotland)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup barley
• 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper

Instructions

1. Cook and stir mushrooms and onions in butter 5 minutes; place in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F, stirring once, until barley is tender, about 1 1/4 hours.