Gangys Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease an 8 by 8-inch square pan with butter or cooking spray.
3. 3
   Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil.
4. 4
   Decrease the heat to medium-low and slowly sprinkle in the cornmeal, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove the pan from the heat; whisk in the baking powder, salt, and eggs, beating until the batter is smooth and the eggs are thoroughly incorporated.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and puffy.
7. 7
   (The bread will deflate somewhat as soon as it comes out of the oven.)
8. 8
   Cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with butter and jam.
9. 9
   Spoon bread is best eaten the day it is prepared, but it can be baked early in the day and eaten later.