In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium to high heat.

Boil corn shucks for about 10 minutes. Remove carefully.

Strip a few shucks into strings. Tie two strings together to make longer strings.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients.

Keep mixing and slowly add a little water until the mixture is firm enough to handle easily.

Form cornmeal mixture into 8 oval shaped balls about 3 inches long.

Wrap the balls in corn shucks and tie the ends closed with the corn shuck strings.

Gently put wrapped balls into the large pot of boiling water. The pot should be about 2/3 full of water. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 30-45 minutes over medium to high heat.