1 tbsp. butter
1 c. stone-ground white cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
2 c. boiling water
1 c. milk, at room temperature
3 eggs
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. baking powder

Place the 1 tablespoon butter in a 2 or 2 1/2 quart non-metal deep baking dish and place dish in oven. Set oven temperature to 400 degrees.

In a saucepan, combine cornmeal, salt, sugar and boiling water. Cook, stirring over low heat until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in melted butter and baking powder and beat until batter is well blended.