3 c. milk
1 c. plain cornmeal or Berea Tavern Cornmeal
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 egg whites, beaten
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. bourbon (opt.)

Pour 1 cup milk over cornmeal. Scald 2 cups milk. Add the meal and cook 10 minutes or until thick. Add shortening, salt, baking powder and sugar. Remove from heat. Add egg yolks; mix well. Fold in beaten egg whites (and bourbon). Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 50 minutes at 375 degrees. This can be made ahead and kept in refrigerator until ready to bake.