Definitions

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  • noun Southern US Bread made from corn and eggs, of a soft consistency such that it is served with a spoon.

Etymologies

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From spoon +‎ bread.

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Examples

  • Mrs. Bliss of Boston offered what we now call spoonbread in her Practical Cook Book 1850 under the name "Indian puffs."

    Archive 2009-01-01 Bryanna Clark Grogan 2009

  • Mrs. Bliss of Boston offered what we now call spoonbread in her Practical Cook Book 1850 under the name "Indian puffs."

    VEGAN "SPOONBREAD" WITH GREENS, AND A HOMEMADE BISCUIT MIX Bryanna Clark Grogan 2009

  • Mrs. Bliss of Boston offered what we now call spoonbread in her Practical Cook Book (1850) under the name "Indian puffs."

    Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table 2009

  • Almost every plate was so traffic-jammed with strong, competing flavors that the fish (or meat) was back-seated, almost making its appearance superfluous. umeboshi "spoonbread" that filled the round was so tart and savory (but extremely tasty) that it completely blotted out the flavor of the fish rolled around it.

    the ulterior epicure 2009

  • Steaks with onion, bell pepper, black eyed peas, cornbread or spoonbread, ... mmmm good stuff.

    Anti-Deer-Hunting Billboard Goes Up in Kansas City 2009

  • Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal One of the most popular brunch items is the maple skillet spoonbread pictured here.

    Elsewhere Near Times Square 2011

  • Steaks with onion, bell pepper, black eyed peas, cornbread or spoonbread, ... mmmm good stuff.

    Anti-Deer-Hunting Billboard Goes Up in Kansas City 2009

  • Lower the heat to 375°F and bake until the spoonbread is nicely risen and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.

    One Big Table Molly O’Neill 2010

  • From persimmon spoonbread to apple slaw, 14 recipes that cast the season's bounty in a starring role.

    Savoring the Fruits of Fall Pervaiz Shallwani 2010

  • Cheri -- Thanks for reminding me -- I should post a spoonbread recipe someday -- I love that stuff!

    Pinto beans, three ways | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2008

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