Soul Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 small sweet potato
1 c. cold water
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine cornmeal, sugar and salt in large bowl.
Pour in boiling water; beat with electric mixer until well mixed.
Boil sweet potato until tender; peel while hot.
Add to meal mixture; beat 10 minutes.
Add cold water; beat well.
Add flour and molasses; beat well.
Cover.
Place in warm, draft-free place overnight.