Crusty Soft-Center Spoon Bread

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Whisk together in a large bowl: ¾ cup (120g) fine yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground; ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon (10g) sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder

2. Step 2.

   Stir in until well blended: 1 cup (235g) milk; 1 large egg

3. Step 3.

   Melt in an 8-inch square baking dish in the oven: 2 tablespoons butter

4. Step 4.

   Swirl the butter in the dish to coat the inside, then pour the butter into the batter and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the hot dish, then pour over the top: ½ cup (120g) milk

5. Step 5.

   Bake until good and crusty on top, about 45 minutes.