Name: Cornmeal and Molasses Porridge (Standard)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Water; 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal; 1/2 cup Molasses; 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Butter

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A simple, comforting porridge made with cornmeal, molasses, and water. A traditional breakfast or dessert.

Total 25 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 6

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Base
4 cups 950 mL Water
1 cup 120 g Yellow Cornmeal
cup 120 mL Molasses
cup 60 mL Granulated Sugar
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Optional
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Bring the Water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Gradually whisk in the Cornmeal, ensuring no lumps form.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes, or until the porridge is thick and smooth.
Stir in the Molasses, Granulated Sugar, and Salt. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
If desired, stir in the Butter before serving.