Spoonbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter 2 quart baking dish.
3. 3
   In a 3 quart saucepan heat milk, salt, sugar & butter to boiling point.
4. 4
   Slowly add cornmeal and stir with a wooden spoon for a few minutes or until mixture is thick.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Beat in baking powder and baking soda, Beat in buttermilk, scallions and egg yolks, one at a time.
7. 7
   Cool to room temperature.
8. 8
   Whip egg whites until stiff and fold in.
9. 9
   Bake 40 minutes or until top is puffy.
10. 10
    Spoon out onto plates alongside salad.
11. 11
    Serve with soup of choice.