Southern Spoonbread

Souther Spoonbread is one of those quietly magical dishes that turns the humblest pantry staples into something truly special. This recipe comes from Over the Whistling Walk by Catherine Munsell Lackmond of Houston, Texas—a cookbook rooted in Southern sensibility and thoughtful, time-honored technique. While the ingredient list is simple, the method is anything but ordinary: the mixture is carefully stirred over a double boiler, then baked until it rises into a light, airy texture that lands somewhere between tender cornbread and a delicate polenta soufflé. Warm from the oven, it’s softly sweet, comforting, and meant to be eaten by the spoonful—proof that a little patience in the kitchen can turn everyday ingredients into something unforgettable.

Rather than interpret where this recipe comes from, I’ve shared pages from this special find - a cookbook from the true south that shares recipes from a time when kitchen and home were separated, and people were too.