Indian Pudding

Method 9 steps

1. 1

   Set aside ½ cup of the milk. Boil the remaining milk.

2. 2

   Add cold water to cornmeal to wet it.

3. 3

   Slowly pour the cornmeal mixture into the boiling milk. Add salt.

4. 4

   Boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. If skin forms, remove it. Remove from heat, set aside.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix molasses with baking soda, the ½ cup cold milk, and brown sugar.

6. 6

   Add the spices and the beaten egg yolks to this mixture.

7. 7

   Slowly pour the molasses mixture into the cornmeal mixture.

8. 8

   Fold in the whipped egg whites.

9. 9

   Grease or butter a baking dish, add the batter, and bake for 1 hour at 350°F.