Southern Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white cornmeal
2 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 egg whites, beaten stiff

Preparation

Add cornmeal gradually to boiling water and let stand for a few minutes.
Add butter, salt and yolks; add buttermilk.
Fold in egg whites.
Turn into a buttered casserole dish.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 minutes.