OLD-FASHIONED JOHNNY CAKE

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This is a very old time recipe. My great grandparents used to eat this in a bowl with milk on it.

Provided by EDSELS1959

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ tablespoons shortening, melted
1 cup boiling milk
1 egg, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Sift cornmeal and flour together and spread thinly on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mixture, salt, sugar and baking powder. Pour in shortening and milk; stir to blend.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat egg white until stiff. In a third bowl, beat egg yolk then fold into egg white. Gently stir flour mixture into beaten egg. Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Machvic Truth
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover cornmeal.


Jlynn Montano
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These johnnycakes are a delicious and versatile side dish. They're perfect for any occasion.


R. Wilder
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


Rocky Rock
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These johnnycakes are a great way to change up your breakfast routine. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their breakfast.


Cherokee Warren
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but I really enjoyed these johnnycakes. They're light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior.


Kadrya Rahming
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These johnnycakes are the perfect breakfast food. They're filling and delicious, and they give me energy to start my day.


Sami Rehan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


April B Young
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These johnnycakes are a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. They're also a great side dish for any meal.


Miah Van Egmond
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I've never had johnnycakes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing! I love the texture and the flavor.


Jd Wells
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These johnnycakes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and delicious. I love them with butter and maple syrup.


Nurujjaman Anonda
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I made these johnnycakes for my family and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! They're so flavorful and easy to make.


Prosanto Roy
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These johnnycakes are so easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. I love the slightly sweet flavor and the crispy edges. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Fish Fest
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I've been making johnnycakes for years, and this recipe is the best I've ever tried. The cakes are light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Meva Ram
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These johnnycakes were a hit! I made them for breakfast this morning and my family loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.