Second, this recipe calls for cornmeal, the most common type of grain used in moonshine production. Bring the 5 gallons of water to a boil in a large pot. Once the water is boiling, slowly add in the 10lbs of cornmeal while stirring. Once all cornmeal has been added, stir in 1 cup of sugar.
To make this mash, you’ll need 10 lbs of grain (I prefer corn, but you can use rye or wheat), 5 gallons of water, 1 package of yeast, and 1 cup of sugar. There are a few things you need to know before we get started. First, this is a 5-gallon moonshine mash recipe, which means it will produce approximately 5 gallons of moonshine.
This is truly an easy, no-fuss cornbread recipe, with staple low carb pantry ingredients. Add cornmeal, heavy whipping cream and apple cider vinegar (or buttermilk!) to a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to rest for 20 minutes while you prepare the rest. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
Boil the cornmeal and water for a full 30 minutes. This will help to break down the cornmeal and make it more fermentable. Be sure to dissolve the sugar completely before adding the yeast. Don’t add too much yeast. A package of dry yeast is usually enough for 5 gallons of mash. Let the mash sit for at least 24 hours before starting fermentation.