Beale Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour hot water over corn meal.
2. 2
   Stir and cook on low heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and add butter; cool slightly and add milk, salt and egg yolks.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in gently.
5. 5
   Add baking powder, stirring just enough to mix.
6. 6
   Place immediately in buttered casserole in preheated oven at 400° for about 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve at once.