April Bloomfield's English Porridge

INGREDIENTS

• About 2 tablespoons sugar (maple, brown, or white) or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cup whole milk, plus a few generous splashes
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Maldon, or other flaky sea salt (if using finer salt, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add to taste)