A slow baked corn meal pudding flavored with molasses.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 4 cups scalded milk
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cold milk
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Place 4 cups hot, scalded milk in the top of a double boiler over boiling water. Pour in corn meal, a little at a time, and stir constantly until thick. Remove from heat and stir in molasses and salt, then pour mixture into baking dish and stir in 2 cups of cold milk.
Bake for 3 hours, or until set and a pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.