Pease Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dry split peas
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
4 Tbsp. butter
garlic or onion powder (optional)

Preparation

Wash peas thoroughly.
Bring water to a boil and drop peas in. Reduce heat and simmer until peas can be mashed easily (about 1 hour).
Remove from heat and mash well to a puree.
Return peas to the pan and add salt, butter and seasoning, stirring constantly.
Transfer to a serving dish.
Serve warm.