Examples of Recipes Page 7: Mush

Mush (Backcountry Housewife p9) Recipe (See Bibliography)

Mush 

The proportion of 1 part meal to 4 parts water is a general rule of thumb. If the meal is coarsely ground, however, more meal may be required to thicken the mush. A little salt was also traditionally added if available. Of course the meal may be used unparched as well as parched. A half hour is sufficient to cook the mush. Serve hasty pudding with butter, molasses, or meat drippings. "to be sold... new Iron Plates to bake Johnny Cakes or gridel Bread on" S.C. Gazette, Charleston 8 December, 1739, 3-1