3/4 c. coarse ground cornmeal
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda
3 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. dark molasses
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger

Combine cornmeal, brown sugar, salt and baking soda in a large saucepan. Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk and butter. Heat on medium high, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.

In a medium bowl, combine egg, molasses, spices and remaining milk. Stir into cornmeal mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour into an ungreased 1 quart casserole. Place on a cookie sheet and bake in a 300 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.