Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Put a well-greased 2-quart baking dish in the oven to heat.
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan, boil the milk. Gradually stir in the corn meal; the mixture should be stiff.
4. 4
   Add the salt and butter.
5. 5
   Turn off the heat and add the baking powder. Beat the egg yolks and add them to the batter.
6. 6
   Beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
7. 7
   Pour the batter into the hot, greased baking dish.
8. 8
   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until spoon bread is firm in the middle and brown on top.