Owendaw Southern Spoon Bread Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch-square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole.
• Combine the cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Gradually add the boiling water while whisking out any lumps. Add the melted butter and stir to blend. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
• Whisk the milk into the cornmeal mixture.
• In a small bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
• Whisk the beaten eggs into the cornmeal mixture along with the baking powder. Blend well with a whisk or electric mixer.
• Turn the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
• Serve the spoon bread hot with plenty of butter.

OWENDAW - SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 11 x 8 pan.
• Add butter and eggs to hot hominy grits.
• Add milk gradually; then corn meal and salt.
• The batter should be the consistency of thick boiled custard.
• Add more milk if the batter becomes too thick.
• Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
• Like all spoon breads, serve from the pan very hot with plenty of butter.