Name: Old-Fashioned Spoonbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cornmeal, stone or water ground, if possible; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons baking powder

Old-Fashioned Spoonbread

old fashioned baked spoonbread in a baking dish

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Learn how to make old fashioned spoonbread, a unique and delicious Southern cornbread dish that’s an excellent addition to any meal.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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3/4 cup cornmeal, stone or water ground, if possible
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F and butter an 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish
Combine cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl. Stirring constantly, gradually add boiling water, keeping smooth. Add the melted butter and stir to blend.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until thick and pale in color; whisk in the milk.
Whisk the milk and egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture along with the baking powder. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
Turn the batter into the baking dish.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until firm.
Serve hot with butter.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/old-fashioned-spoonbread/