Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 1 cup yellow cornmeal
2. 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
3. 1/4 cup sugar
4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
5. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6. 2 eggs, beaten
7. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
8. 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
9. 6 cups hot milk
10. vanilla ice cream (for topping)
Directions:
1. Mix the cornmeal and the molasses, sugar, butter salt, baking soda, eggs, and spices.
2. Add 3 cups of the hot milk, stirring carefully.
3. Place in a 2-quart bean pot or other covered pot and bake in a 400°F oven until all comes to a boil.
4. Then stir the remaining hot mild and bake, covered at 275°F for 4 to 6 hours, or until all is absorbed.
5. Stir every half hour.
6. Serve hot in little bowls with a bit of vanilla ice cream on top.
Enjoy your meal!