directions
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1
Mix the corn meal, butter, and a little bit of boiling water to dissolve and make smooth
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2
Let cool
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3
Add egg yolks, well beaten, then the baking powder
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4
The milk should be scalded slightly, but do not boil
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5
Then add the stiffly beaten egg whites
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6
The batter will be thin. Pour into a well-greased baking dish 2 inches deep
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7
Bake 30 minutes at 425F
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8
The spoon bread will be soft inside, brown outside
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9
Dip out in large tablespoonful and serve on a heated platter.
SPOON BREAD
ingredients
- 1 cup yellow or white corn meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 heaping tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1-1/2 cups canned milk
- yolks of 3 eggs, beaten