Fried Cornmeal Mush

Fried Cornmeal Mush
2 3/4 cups water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cold water

Bring 2 3/4 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Gradually add cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring constantly.
Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.
When thickened, cover, turn heat to lowest settings, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
Pour into a small loaf pan.
Cool then chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.

To unmold the cornmeal mush, loosen edges with a spatula.
Turn out onto a cutting board.
Cut into 1/2-inch slices, dip into extra cornmeal.
Fry in a small amount of hot bacon drippings or a combination of oil and bacon drippings. Turn to brown both sides. Serve with butter and hot syrup.
Delicious with bacon and eggs, too.
Wrap unused cornmeal mush in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.