Cook the Book: Craig Claiborne's Sunflower, Mississippi, Spoonbread

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Cook the Book: Craig Claiborne's Sunflower, Mississippi, Spoonbread
45 min.
4
478kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with Craig Claiborne's Sunflower, Mississippi, Spoonbread. This delightful dish is a perfect fusion of hearty cornmeal and creamy milk, creating a warm, fluffy texture that is simply irresistible. Ideal for any meal of the day, whether it's a cozy lunch, a filling dinner, or a charming family gathering, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe will satisfy your cravings while remaining light on the stomach.

As you prepare this dish, you'll experience the joy of transforming simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. The process begins with the rich aroma of milk coming to a boil, followed by the gradual incorporation of stone-ground yellow cornmeal. With each step, the anticipation builds as you create a thick, luscious mush that will serve as the base for your delicious spoonbread.

What truly elevates this recipe is the careful technique of whipping the egg whites to perfection, resulting in a light and airy texture that makes each bite a delightful experience. Picture your family and friends gathered around the table, eagerly waiting to dig into this golden-brown creation that rises beautifully in the oven. Serve it immediately to enjoy its warm, comforting essence, and watch as it becomes the star of your dining experience.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons butter 
  •  eggs separated
  • 1.5 cups cornmeal yellow stone-ground sifted
  • cups milk 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • stove

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F, and spray a deep 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish with oil.
  2. Bring the milk to a boil in a medium saucepan, preferably nonstick. Gradually pour in the cornmeal with one hand, whisking with the other, creating a very thick mixture. Reduce heat; add the butter and salt. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring almost constantly, for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the cooked mush from the stove; transfer it to a medium-size heat-proof bowl.
  4. Let the mush cool to lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, place the egg yolks in a small bowl and the whites in a large, high-sided, nonplastic bowl. When the mush is lukewarm, beat yolks vigorously with a fork, then whip baking powder into them and quickly mix yolks into the mush, making sure yolk mixture is thoroughly incorporated.
  6. Beat egg whites until stiff and glossy. Gently fold them into mush; transfer batter to prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake until a knife inserted into center comes out barely clean, about 40 minutes. The spoonbread will have risen slightly, and its top will be irregular, with small deeply golden-brown patches.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories478kcal
Protein14.59%
Fat41.35%
Carbs44.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.13
Glycemic Load
29.69
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.1860871315%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:478.02kcal
23.9%
Fat:22.06g
33.94%
Saturated Fat:10.8g
67.5%
Carbohydrates:52.89g
17.63%
Net Carbohydrates:47.28g
17.19%
Sugar:9.9g
11%
Cholesterol:208.21mg
69.4%
Sodium:995.29mg
43.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.51g
35.02%
Phosphorus:452.45mg
45.24%
Calcium:373.71mg
37.37%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.16%
Selenium:20.67µg
29.53%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.93%
Vitamin B12:1.4µg
23.29%
Magnesium:91.8mg
22.95%
Fiber:5.61g
22.44%
Zinc:3.18mg
21.18%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.18%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.97%
Vitamin D:2.89µg
19.29%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.23%
Vitamin A:796.46IU
15.93%
Iron:2.78mg
15.45%
Potassium:530.25mg
15.15%
Folate:41.27µg
10.32%
Copper:0.18mg
8.92%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.51%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.78%
Vitamin K:1.54µg
1.46%