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

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.

Heat oven to 250 degrees. Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt pan.

Stir baking soda into bread mixture. Pour in pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Remove from oven. Cover pan tightly with foil to steam bread. Cool at least 1 hour before removing from pan. 1 loaf.