Spoon Bread

3 cups milk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 egg, separated

In a saucepan, scald the milk, heat to 180°; stir in cornmeal. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat; stir in butter, sugar, salt and baking powder. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually stir a small amounts of the hot mixture into yolks; return all to pan and mix well.

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into hot mixture until well blended.

Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until well puffed. Use a spoon to serve. Makes 6 servings.