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Hominy

Hominy, which is maize, hulled and coarsely ground in the same way as oatmeal, is a pleasant and nutritious breakfast dish, and may be thus prepared. Put half a pound of hominy in a basin, pour over it a quart of boiling water cover the basin, and leave it all night until the morning. The hominy will then have absorbed all the water. Put it in a saucepan with another quart of water and a pinch of salt, and stir over the fire until nearly boiling. Withdraw the pan to the side, simmer for half an hour, stirring occasionally; add a quarter of a pound of sugar, mix well, turn out on hot plates, and eat with milk or cream. Probable cost of the hominy, 1 1/2d. per pound.