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Appalachian Spoon Bread

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Southern
Appalachian Spoon Bread
Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup white cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 pinch salt
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or equivalently 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a moment to prepare your cooking vessel by greasing an oven-safe cast iron Dutch oven or a deep baking dish. This will ensure that your dessert releases smoothly once it's cooked.
3
In a heat-resistant bowl, gently warm milk and cornmeal over simmering water in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Allow this mixture to thicken and become creamy, which should take around 5 minutes.
4
Once the cornmeal mixture has cooled slightly, remove it from the heat source and carefully combine it with melted butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar until they form a smooth, even mixture. Then, incorporate this egg yolk mixture into the cornmeal mixture.
6
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, 1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt until they form soft peaks. Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites, as this can cause them to become too stiff.
7
Now, take your beater or whisk and lift it straight up – the egg whites should form soft mounds rather than sharp peaks. Gently fold these egg white mixture into the cornmeal mixture until everything is well combined and fluffy.
8
Finally, pour your dessert mixture into a prepared Dutch oven and bake in the preheated oven until it's golden brown with a moist center, which should take around 30 minutes. Allow the dessert to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.