Farmer'S Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put cornmeal in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water.
2. 2
   Continue to stir until cool to prevent lumping.
3. 3
   Blend in butter and egg yolks.
4. 4
   Stir in buttermilk, salt, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. 6
   Fold into cornmeal mixture.
7. 7
   Pour into greased 2-quart casserole. Bake in moderate oven at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes. Serve at once with butter. Makes 8 servings.