Christiana Campbell'S Tavern Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
3 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 eggs, beaten well
1 tablespoon baking powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cornmeal, salt, and sugar.
With the mixer on medium low speed, add the boiling water and butter into the bowl and mix for about 5 minutes.
Add milk and beaten eggs and allow to mix for another 5 minutes; stop mixer and allow mixture to cool for about 5 minutes.
Turn the mixer on low and add the baking powder and mix until well incorporated.
Pour mixture into a buttered skillet or 2-quart casserole and bake for 30 to 45 minute an the center has set.
Serve immediately.