To serve for breakfast, or as a simple dessert. 9 Fried Mushes Mush left over from breakfast may be packed in greased, one pound baking-powder box, and covered, which will prevent crust from forming. 10 Fried Corn Meal Mush, or Fried Hominy Pack corn meal or hominy mush in greased, one pound baking-powder boxes, or small bread pan, cool, and cover. Where mushes are cooked to fry, use less water in steaming. Boil thirty minutes, or until soft, which may be determined by testing kernels.
Old rice absorbs much more water than new rice, and takes longer for cooking.
When stirring rice, always use a fork to avoid breaking kernels. Rice is more satisfactory when soaked over night in cold water to cover. Put salt and water in top of double boiler, place on range, and add gradually well-washed rice, stirring with a fork to prevent adhering to boiler. To wash rice. Repeat process three or four times, until water is quite clear.