Virginia Spoonbread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Sift in cornmeal slowly while stirring and cook until thickened.
3. 3
   Add salt, sugar, shortening and beaten egg yolks.
4. 4
   When thoroughly blended, add the baking powder and fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
5. 5
   Turn into a well-greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish and bake in hot oven (400°) for 20 to 25 minutes.
6. 6
   Serve with a spoon from the dish in which it was cooked. Serves 6.