Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk in top of double boiler.
2. 2
   Add salt and slowly sprinkle in cornmeal, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Cook until thickened, then lower heat to low and cook 5 minutes more.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and cool.
5. 5
   Beat in, one at a time, 3 to 4 egg yolks.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites to stiff peak.
7. 7
   Fold into mush mix.
8. 8
   Place in buttered casserole.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, until top is golden and knife blade inserted comes clean.
10. 10
    Serve immediately with butter and warm syrup.