Meredith’s Corn Bread

2 cups flour

1 cup cornmeal

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1½ cups sugar

¾ cup butter, melted

5 large eggs, separated

1¼ cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat egg whites until stiff. Mix egg yolks with milk, vanilla and butter. Mix dry ingredients and add to egg mixture. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350*F for 30 to 35 minutes.