Spoon Bread

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Pour the milk into the upper part of a double boiler and cook over hot water until the milk almost reaches a boil.

• Step 2

  Add the cornmeal slowly, stirring constantly.

• Step 3

  Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thick and smooth.

• Step 4

  This should take only about 1 minute.

• Step 5

  Do not let the mixture get too thick.

• Step 6

  Add the salt and butter and remove from the heat to cool slightly.

• Step 7

  Beat the egg yolks until light and yellow and add to the cornmeal.

• Step 8

  Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and carefully fold into the cornmeal.

• Step 9

  Pour into a well-buttered casserole and bake in a 375°F oven 35-40 minutes, or until well puffed and browned on top.

• Step 10

  Serve from the casserole and pass butter, salt and pepper.