Southern · bread
Spoonbread
Spoonbread reads richness 6.2, sweetness 6.1 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern bread, about 57 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.2 · Sweetness 6.1 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 2.1 · Nutty 1.3 · Earthy 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 1 cup white cornmeal
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Time & effort: about 57 min (17 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 207 kcal, 11.1 g protein, 5.2 g fat, 29 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Pour boiling water over cornmeal and stir smooth, then beat in warm milk, melted butter, baking powder, salt, and well-beaten eggs.
- Pour the pourable batter into a buttered baking dish and bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve immediately with plenty of butter.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.