Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.
3. 3
   Into a large mixing bowl, put the corn meal and slowly add the boiling water, stirring continuously.
4. 4
   Add butter, egg yolks and milk and stir or beat well.
5. 5
   Fold egg whites into batter and pour into an 8 or 9-inch cake pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 40 minutes at 400° or until done.
7. 7
   As the bread will be very soft, it is traditionally served using a spoon.