Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the milk into the upper part of a double boiler and cook over hot water until the milk almost reaches a boil.
2. 2
   Add the cornmeal slowly, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thick and smooth.
4. 4
   This should take only about 1 minute.
5. 5
   Do not let the mixture get too thick.
6. 6
   Add the salt and butter and remove from the heat to cool slightly.
7. 7
   Beat the egg yolks until light and yellow and add to the cornmeal.
8. 8
   Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and carefully fold into the cornmeal.
9. 9
   Pour into a well-buttered casserole and bake in a 375F oven 35-40 minutes, or until well puffed and browned on top.
10. 10
    Serve from the casserole and pass butter, salt and pepper.