Kentucky Spoon Bread

Scald 1 cup corn meal with 1 1/2 cups boiling water.

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil,

3 eggs, 1 cup milk,

1 tablespoon baking powder,

1/4 teaspoon salt.

Add boiling water to cornmeal and stir until well blended.

Cool. Stir in vegetable oil, well beaten eggs, milk, salt and baking powder.

Mix thoroughly and pour into a well greased baking dish about 7 inches in diameter and three inches deep. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until firm.

Serve in baking dish with melted butter.