Tavern Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and milk; heat to simmer.
2. 2
   Add the cornmeal, salt, sugar and butter; stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat.
4. 4
   Beat the eggs with baking powder until they are very light and fluffy, then add to cornmeal mixture, mixing well.
5. 5
   Pour into greased shallow baking dish.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve hot.