Maine Indian Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Scald 2 cups milk in a double boiler.
2. 2
   Mix until smooth the corn meal and the 1/2 cup cold milk.
3. 3
   Then stir into the hot milk and cook over the hot water for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. 4
   Add the dark molasses, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and butter; mix well.
5. 5
   Pour into a buttered pudding dish.
6. 6
   Pour the last 1 3/4 cups of cold milk over the top of the pudding.
7. 7
   Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours (yes, 3 hours is correct).
8. 8
   Let sit for about 1/2 hour after it comes out of the oven.
9. 9
   Serve with heavy cream or vanilla ice cream.