Indian Cornmeal Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, put 31/2 cups milk.
2. 2
   Add molasses and sugar, and stir; when they are incorporated, turn heat to low.
3. 3
   Heat oven to 300 degrees.
4. 4
   Slowly sprinkle cornmeal over warm milk mixture, stirring or whisking all the while; break up any lumps.
5. 5
   When mixture thickens after 10 minutes or so, stir in all remaining ingredients, except for the remaining milk, and turn off heat.
6. 6
   Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish or similar size gratin dish and turn warm mixture into it; top with remaining 1/2 cup milk; do not stir.
7. 7
   Bake 21/2 to 3 hours, or until pudding is set.
8. 8
   Serve warm, cold or at room temperature.
9. 9
   Wrapped well and refrigerated, this keeps for several days.