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Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
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Butter 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
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Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until blended.
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Add eggs and beat until well blended.
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Beat in 2 cups water and cornmeal.
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Sift flour, baking powder and salt into small bowl.
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Add to cornmeal mixture, stir just until blended.
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Transfer batter to prepared pan.
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Bake until bread is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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Transfer dish to rack and cool corn bread slightly.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool bread completely. Cover with foil and store at room temperature).