Citric Acid Free Classic Spoon Bread
Spoon bread sits somewhere between a soufflé and a savory pudding, and the result is one of the most comforting things you can pull from an oven. The batter puffs up into a golden, cloud-like dome with crisp edges and a custardy center that you scoop straight from the dish — no slicing required. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, this recipe is a genuine find because every single ingredient is naturally free of it: whole milk, water, stone-ground cornmeal, eggs, butter, and a touch of sugar are all you need. There are no packaged mixes, no leavening blends with hidden additives, and no preservatives to second-guess — just clean, simple pantry staples. The technique of folding whipped egg whites into the thick cornmeal base is what gives this dish its signature lift and airy texture, so don't rush that step. It bakes up beautifully in a buttered dish and needs to go straight to the table while it's still puffed and steaming. This is the kind of old-fashioned recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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6 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup stone-ground white cornmeal
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Combine the milk, water, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens to a stiff porridge and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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