Old Dominion Spoon Bread
My Virginia aunt's old family recipe, thus the name Dominion. It's similar to cornbread in taste, but is much softer and should be served with a spoon, rather than cut. This is a comfort food for me, bringing back memories of my childhood. Delicious served with seafood!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 2cups boiling water
- 2 1⁄2teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons baking powder
- 2whole eggs
- 1cup buttermilk
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 9x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place cornmeal in pot.
- Pour boiling water over cornmeal, stirring to moisten.
- Cook cornmeal over low heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently, to form a "mush".
- Add salt, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, and buttermilk.
- Stir to mix well.
- **When you add baking soda and baking powder, this mixture will foam up, so be sure to use a larger pot than you think you'll need.
- **Immediately pour batter into prepared 1-1/2 quart casserole casserole.
- Bake 50-60 minutes or until set in the middle and lightly browned on top.
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