Family Spoon Bread Food

SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Grease 2 quart casserole, set oven to 325 degrees.
• Cook corn meal with 2 cups of the milk until thickened.
• Remove from heat and add salt, baking powder, butter, and 1 cup milk.
• Add beaten egg yolks.
• Fold in stiff-beaten egg whites.
• Bake about 1 hour.
• Serve in warm dishes and top with butter.

SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Put yeast in 1/2 cup warm water to which 1 teaspoons sugar is added. leave 10 minutes.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over oatmeal. Add 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses and 1 teaspoons salt. Mix and leave until lukewarm.
• Add yeast mixture. Put some flour in before yeast and 1/4 cup warm water. Add remainder of flour; mix with a spoon.
• Spoon into cans. Let rise 1 1/2 hours or until double in bulk.
• Bake at 350F for 50-6- minutes.

SPOONBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 2 quart baking dish. In a 3 quart saucepan heat milk, salt, sugar & butter to boiling point. Slowly add cornmeal and stir with a wooden spoon for a few minutes or until mixture is thick. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Beat in baking powder and baking soda, Beat in buttermilk, scallions and egg yolks, one at a time.
• Cool to room temperature. Whip egg whites until stiff and fold in. Bake 40 minutes or until top is puffy. Spoon out onto plates alongside salad. Serve with soup of choice.

FAMILY SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 cups of the milk to boiling point.
• Add the meal slowly, stirring until thick.
• Remove from heat and slowly add to the beaten eggs.
• Add the butter and remaining milk.
• Sprinkle baking powder and salt on top and stir.
• Bake in a greased casserole dish for 55 minutes at 350°F.
• When done, it should still be soft enough in the center that you need to serve it with a spoon, but brown on the outside edges.
• ENJOY!

SUNNY'S TEX-MEX SPOONBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the chorizo: In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the butter, chorizo, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring to keep the onions from browning, until the chorizo is cooked through and broken down to resemble ground meat, about 10 minutes.
• For the cornmeal: Into the skillet with the chorizo, add the milk, buttermilk and cornmeal. Bring to a simmer while whisking, to keep the cornmeal from clumping or sticking in the corners. When the liquid begins to thicken, turn off the heat and continue to stir until the mixture is the texture of loose grits.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs while very slowly adding a bit of the cornmeal mixture. Whisk vigorously to combine and then feel the outside of the bowl. If it's not warm, add a bit more of the cornmeal mixture while continuously whisking; keep adding the cornmeal mixture until the eggs are just as warm as the cornmeal mixture. Then, reversing the order, slowly pour the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture, whisking vigorously. Add the Cheddar, mozzarella, corn, chopped tomatoes and chiles and scallions to the skillet and stir to combine.
• Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is set, 35 to 40 minutes.

FAMILY BREAD

Steps:

• Using a very large bowl, mix the water, dry milk powder and sugar. Add the yeast, sort of sprinkled on top. Allow the mixture to sit until the yeast dissolves some, this should only take a couple of minutes. Add the salt, margarine or oil, and flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until it gets too stiff and then dig in with your hands. When the dough is in a nice cohesive ball, turn it out onto a floured kitchen table or counter.
• Knead the dough for 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary as you go along.
• Coat the dough with oil, about 2 tablespoons of it, and put it into the bowl. Cover it with a towel or plastic wrap and let it set in a warm place to rise for about an hour or so. It should double in bulk. It may take up to two hours on cool days, or in the air conditioning, so be patient.
• Punch down the dough by literally pressing your fist into the center of it. Divide the dough into 4 equal lumps. Coax them into loaf shapes and place them into large (9- by 5-inch) well oiled loaf pans. Cover the dough with a clothor more plastic wrap and let it rise again. It should take less time for the second rising. en the dough is risen up enough, bake the loaves at 350F for about 40 inutes.
• You can tell the bread is done by thumping the bottom with your finger. If it doesn't make a dull, hollow sound, put it back into the pan a bake a short while longer.

SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish.
• Combine the cornmeal, salt, and sugar and stir slowly into scalded milk in saucepan. Over low heat, blend in butter. Remove saucepan from heat and beat in egg yolks and baking powder. Let cool.
• Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. Gently fold into cornmeal mixture. Pour batter into prepared mold and bake until puffed and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Butter an oven-proof casserole or round souffle dish.
• In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cornmeal over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking rapidly and constantly, until very thick (@ 5 min). Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into a large bowl. Add the corn, chives, and the 2 tbsp of butter. Season again with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the egg yolks one at a time, stirring after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt using a hand-held mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold meringue mixture into the cornbread mixture.
• Pour the cornbread mixture into the pan and spoon with a spatula. Bake 35-40 minutes. The spoon bread should be puffed and risen with a golden brown top and the insides should be firm and moist. Serve immediately.

SAVORY CORN SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Add milk to butter in 1-1/2-qt. casserole; stir until butter is melted.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Bake 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

VEGETABLE SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Add spinach, corn, sour cream and butter; mix well. Add muffin mix and cheese; stir just until muffing mix is moistened.
• Pour into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Bake 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

KENTUCKY SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, salt and remaining milk until smooth. Slowly whisk cornmeal mixture into hot milk. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Sprinkle baking powder over the cornmeal mixture, then stir it in with the butter. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in a small amount of hot cornmeal mixture. Return all to the pan and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into the cornmeal mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites until blended. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.

CHEESE 'N BACON SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Add boiling water to cereal in large bowl; stir. Let stand 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add 2 of the egg yolks and pepper; mix well. (Save remaining 2 egg yolks for another use.) Stir in baking powder. Add corn, cheese, turkey bacon, pimientos and parsley; mix well.
• Beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add to cereal mixture; stir gently until well blended. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
• Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

BROCCOLI SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Bring milk just to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in cereal; cook and stir on medium heat 30 sec. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 to 40 min. or until center is set and top is golden brown.

SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Scald milk (do not boil); stir in the butter, cornmeal and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until cornmeal comes away from sides of pan and thickens. Set aside to cool until lukewarm. , Add beaten egg yolks; mix thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites; mix gently but thoroughly. Pour into greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

TEX-MEX SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in corn and 3/4 cup cheese.
• Pour mixture into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until lightly browned.

CHEESY-VEGETABLE SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Add boiling water to cereal in large bowl; stir until thickened. Let stand 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Add 2 of the egg yolks, garlic and pepper; mix well. (Save remaining 2 egg yolks for another use.) Stir in baking powder. Add cheese, mixed vegetables and bell pepper; mix well. Set aside.
• Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir into cereal mixture. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
• Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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.

SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Pour the milk into the upper part of a double boiler and cook over hot water until the milk almost reaches a boil. Add the cornmeal slowly, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thick and smooth. This should take only about 1 minute. Do not let the mixture get too thick. Add the salt and butter and remove from the heat to cool slightly.
• Beat the egg yolks until light and yellow and add to the cornmeal. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and carefully fold into the cornmeal.
• Pour into a well-buttered casserole and bake in a 375°F. oven 35-40 minutes, or until well puffed and browned on top. Serve from the casserole and pass butter, salt and pepper.