1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. butter or soft butter
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. cornmeal
3 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Set oven at 375 degrees. Grease 2 quart casserole. In large bowl stir boiling water into cornmeal.

To prevent lumping, continue stirring until mixture is cool. Blend in butter and egg yolks. Stir in buttermilk, salt, sugar, baking powder and soda.

Beat egg whites just until soft peaks form, fold into batter. Pour into casserole. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Serve hot with butter.