Instructions

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.