Easiest Way to Make Dollee Traditional Kaya Coconut Spread

Traditional Appalachian Spoon Bread

Kaya, is a sweet & creamy coconut spread made from coconut milk, eggs and sweetened with sugar.

Recipe Summary Traditional Appalachian Spoon Bread

Creamy and comforting side dish that goes well with a hearty beef stew or winter-time soup. My grandfather made this and shared his recipe with me. Dish out with a spoon and serve with plenty of real butter. Enjoy!

Ingredients | Dollee Traditional Kaya Coconut Spread

2 ¾ cups milk

1 cup white cornmeal

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs, separated

1 tablespoon white sugar

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 pinch salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof cast iron Dutch oven or a deep baking dish.

Heat milk and cornmeal in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove cornmeal mixture from heat and stir in butter and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined.

Beat egg yolks, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar together in a bowl until smooth; stir into cornmeal mixture.

Beat egg whites, 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1 pinch salt together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Gently fold egg white mixture into cornmeal mixture until well mixed and fluffy; pour into prepared Dutch oven.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown with a moist center, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Spoon bread is best baked in a cast iron Dutch oven to ensure even temperature and maximum rise, however you can use any deep baking dish. Be sure to grease the dish for easier clean up! Recipe can be doubled.

Info | Dollee Traditional Kaya Coconut Spread

prep: 15 mins cook: 35 mins additional: 10 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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Dollee Traditional Kaya Coconut Spread / With the traditional method of preparing kaya, it takes a loooong time for the sugar to caramelize (sometimes.