Lancaster County Amish Cornmeal Mush Recipes

LANCASTER COUNTY, AMISH CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Cover& simmer 10-20 minutes (LOW heat).
• Pour into a loaf pan.
• Cool and then cut into thin pieces.
• Fry till golden brown on both sides.

CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Combine 2 1/2 cup water and salt in small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Mix cornmeal with remaining water in a small bowl.
• Add cornmeal mixture slowly to boiling water, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low; cook stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.

CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Mix cold water and corn meal.
• Stir into boiling water and salt.
• Cook, stirring, until it boils; cover and cook over boiling water in double boiler 30 minutes or cook on slow fire, uncovered.
• Pack into greased metal can or mold.
• Cover with plastic and chill overnight or until firm.
• Slice 1/2 inch thick and brown in skillet.
• Serve with butter and syrup.

GRANDMA STOVER'S OLD-FASHIONED CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• 1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil slow boil. Add salt.
• 2. Stir cormeal into 1 c. cold water until well blended.
• 3. Slowly pour the cornmeal mixture into the boiling water.
• 4. Cook over med to low heat until mixture begins to thicken, stirring constantly.
• 5. Add butter and contine to cook and stir - stirring less often, until you see the mush going "plop" in the pan. It should be very thick.
• 6. This can be cooled a bit and poured into 2 buttered loaf pans - about 3 in. deep. Let set up. Put into the refrigerator to cool.
• 7. The next day, take out of pans and slice in 1 in. slices and roll in flour, dusting lightly. Fry in a non-stick pan, lightly greased. Cook until the slice is hot inside and, hopefully, lightly brown.
• 8. Serve warm with syrup or eggs. Some people like it hot in a bowl, sweetened.

CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Bring to a boil in a heavy saucepan or top of a double boiler 3 cups of water.
• Combine cornmeal, 1 cup cold water, flour and salt and stir into the boiling water.
• Stir constantly while mush thickens. A wire wisk works well at this point.
• Reduce heat to very low, cover and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes.
• Eat hot from the kettle with milk and sugar, or butter and sugar, jam is good too.
• Or, pour into a loaf pan to cool an set.
• Slice, dust with flour if desired, and fry in a well-greased skillet.

MICROWAVE CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Use a 2 quart round bottomed bowl. Place all ingredients in the bowl and cover top with plastic wrap.
• Cook on high for 2 minutes. Remove and stir with fork.
• Replace plastic wrap and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove and stir.
• Replace plastic wrap and cook for 1 more minute.
• Mix in desire seasoning then its hot and ready to eat!

CORNMEAL MUSH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Boil 4 cups water. Dissolve cornmeal in 1 ½ cup cold water (if using cracked corn, skip this step and add it to total amount of water). Add cornmeal mixture to boiling water, stirring constantly. When it begins to thicken simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Add butter, sour cream, cheese and spices, mixing very well, but slowly. Pour into uttered 8 x 8" casserole.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes.