Indian Shuck Bread

• 12 corn husks (dried or fresh)
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Soak corn husks (if dried) in water until softened - about 1 hour.
2. Blot dry and tear off 24 quarter-inch strips from the husks and set them aside (they will be used for ties).
3. Stir together the cornmeal, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper with 1 1/2 cups boiling water until a soft dough forms.
4. Pat the dough into 1 by 3 inch logs using about 2 1/2 teaspoons dough per log.
5. Wrap each log with the larger corn husk pieces and tie the ends, to form a packet, with the reserved strips.
6. Fill a large saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil.
7. Add the packets and cook for 15 minutes.
8. Remove and serve while still hot, in the husks, along with a flavored butter (maple perhaps?).
9. Note: if using fresh corn husks, use the tender,innermost layers for the bread and skip the soaking process.

corn husks, yellow cornmeal, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/indian-shuck-bread-274753 (may not work)