Shaker Spoon Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 quart (4 cups) sweet milk
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Scald milk and add cornmeal gradually. Cook until thick.
2. Pour small amount over beaten egg yolks. Return to heat and cook a few minutes longer.
3. Add butter and fold in beaten egg whites.
4. Add baking powder and salt.
5. Pour into greased baking dish and bake at 325 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours, stirring once after the first 15 minutes of baking.