Name: Mush and Molasses (Standard)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Water; 1 cup Cornmeal-stone ground; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Molasses-light; 2 tbsp Butter

Recipe tier

A simple, comforting breakfast dish made with cornmeal and sweetened with molasses. This is a traditional, no-frills version.

Total 20 min

Serves 2

Steps 5

Ingredients 5

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Mush
4 cups 950 mL Water
1 cup 120 g Cornmeal-stone ground
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Sweetener
cup 60 mL Molasses-light
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 and Salt, reducing heat to low.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes, or until the mush is thick and smooth.
Stir in the Molasses and Butter (if using).
Serve hot.