Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. white cornmeal
2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. melted butter or shortening
1 3/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Gradually stir cornmeal into 2 1/2 cups boiling water.
Add shortening or butter and salt.
Cool slightly.
Beat egg yolks; add to mixture.
Stir in buttermilk, mixed with baking soda.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Turn into buttered casserole or baking dish.
Bake 40 minutes at 425\u00b0.
Serves 8.