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.

SOUTHWESTERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together all ingredients except last two. Pour half the batter into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with chilies and cheese. Pour remaining batter over all. Bake at 375° for about 45 minutes or just until set. Serve warm with a spoon.

SOUTHERN SPOONBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• Combine the milk, water, salt and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepot; bring to a boil. Add the cornmeal in a steady stream while whisking rapidly. Continue stirring until the mixture returns to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the cheese and add hot sauce to taste.
• Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat with a whisk. Add 1 cup of the hot cornmeal mixture to the eggs and whisk together to warm the eggs and prevent them from curdling when added to the pot. Continue adding spoonfuls of the hot cornmeal mixture to the bowl of eggs until it's warm to the touch; then whisk the egg mixture back into the pot. Stir in the chopped chives.
• Transfer the cornmeal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes; or until puffed and lightly browned. Cool slightly before garnishing with chives and serving. This may also be baked in advance and reheated before serving.

SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Oil a 1-3/4 quart baking dish.
• Combine cornmeal and salt in a medium saucepan.
• Gradually stir in milk, making a smooth mixture.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in margarine, 2 of the egg whites, sugar, baking powder, and corn.
• Mix well.
• In a small, deep bowl, beat remaining egg whites on high speed of an electric mixer until stiff.
• Fold into cornmeal mixture, gently but thoroughly.
• Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes, until mixture is set and top begins to brown.
• Serve right away.

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.