Hominy Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked hominy grits
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 scant teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 standard eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl combine grits, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, butter, and sugar.
3. In another bowl beat 2 eggs thoroughly, then add milk and mix together completely.
4. Add egg and milk mixture to dry ingredients.
5. Grease a large baking dish or 2 loaf pans. Pour mixture into pan(s).
6. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until golden brown and a knife inserted in the bread comes out clean.

Notes, tips, and variations

• This bread is best eaten warm for breakfast with butter or honey.