4 | C | milk |
1 | C | cornmeal |
2 | tbsp. | unsalted butter |
1-3/4 | tsp. | salt |
4 | eggs - separated | |
Preheat oven to 375F. Scald the milk; stir into the cornmeal in the top of a double boiler. Cook about 5 minutes, or until the mixture has the consistency of thin mush. Add the butter and salt.
Beat the egg yolks; fold into the batter. Beat the egg whites lightly and fold into the batter.
Pour into a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes.
Serve in the baking dish with plenty of butter on the side.
Yield 8 servings