Spoon Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups yellow or white cornmeal
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

Heat the oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the milk, water and cornmeal. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally so cornmeal doesn't stick. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Separate the eggs. In a small bowl, with an electrix mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry peaks form. In another small bowl, combine egg yolks, butter, sugar, salt and baking powder. Remove the cornmeal mixture from the heat. Fold in the yolk mixture then very carefully fold in beaten whites. Spoon into the greased dish. Bake the spoon bread for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Center should appear firm with dish is gently tapped. Serve immedately.