Southern Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix water, corn meal, salt and shortening.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Add milk and beaten egg yolks; mix well.
4. 4
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
5. 5
   Pour into greased baking dish and bake in hot oven (400°) for 30 to 40 minutes.
6. 6
   Serve from dish.
7. 7
   Serves 6 to 8.