YANKEE CORNBREAD

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, yolks and whites separated
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs yolks, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Stir until combined.
3. Add in the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold into cornmeal mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared 9 x 13 baking pan.
7. Bake for 26-28 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
8. Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes before slicing and serving!!