Old-Fashioned Spoonbread
Learn how to make old fashioned spoonbread, a unique and delicious Southern cornbread dish that's an excellent addition to any meal.
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
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.
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