Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Melt about 1/2 stick butter or margarine and pour into baking dish; tilt dish to coat bottom and set aside.
2. 2
   Sift all the dry ingredients together and gradually add the boiling water, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Beat the eggs until they are light and add to mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in the buttermilk and pour batter into prepared dish.
5. 5
   Set the dish in a pan of water and bake in 400° oven for 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Serves 6.