Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups boiling water
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted, plus more melted butter for greasing the baking dish)
- 8.5 ounces can of creamed corn
- 3 large eggs
Toppings
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Honey (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 10-inch oval baking casserole dish with a tablespoon of melted butter to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, powdered sugar, and Kosher salt. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add Boiling Water: Pour the boiling water over the dry ingredients and stir well until the mixture is combined. Allow it to cool slightly for about one minute to avoid curdling when adding milk.
- Incorporate Milk: Gradually whisk in the whole milk, making sure to eliminate any lumps and achieve a smooth batter.
- Add Sour Cream and Butter: Stir in the sour cream and melted butter until the batter is well blended and creamy.
- Mix in Corn and Baking Powder: Add the creamed corn and baking powder to the batter, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout.
- Add Eggs and Combine: Crack the three large eggs directly into the batter. Gently whisk them in until the mixture is smooth and cohesive. Then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bread is set and golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the Spoon Bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes, which helps it set further and makes serving easier.
- Serve Warm: Serve the Spoon Bread warm, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of honey to enhance its sweet and creamy flavors.
Notes
- Use whole milk and quality sour cream for the best creamy texture.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent the bread from sticking.
- You can substitute powdered sugar with granulated sugar if preferred, though the texture may vary slightly.
- Allow the batter to cool slightly after adding boiling water to prevent curdling when adding cold milk.
- Spoon Bread is best served warm but can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American