Cornmeal Pudding with Dates

Scald 1 pint of milk, add 1/2 cup cornmeal and cook for 20 minutes; add salt, 1 tablespoonful butter substitute and 1/2 cup sugar. Pour into a greased baking dish and add 1 teaspoonful cinnamon, 2 eggs, well beaten; 3/4 cup of dates cut in small pieces and 1 pint cold milk. Bake as any custard. Serve with a sauce if desired.