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Johnny Cakes

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Some think these fried cornmeal cakes were originally called Journey Cakes, while others belive they were first called Shawnee Cakes after the tribe in the Tennessee Valley.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Preparation:

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February 07, 2009By Nustbunny
"I really liked this recipe and would make it again. I added a teaspoon of baking soda and a few extra teaspoons of sugar, but otherwise made this with no changes. This makes a nice, dense fried corn ""pancake"" that is very satisfying and filling. We ate these as a breakfast pancake with butter and syrup, but also ate the leftovers as snacks and as a bread with dinner. My picky toddler loved them, and I liked that they are sturdy enough for her to eat as an ""on the go"" snack without making a mess. I think that I will also try making this recipe adding a few handfulls of grated cheese and some mixed herbs to the batter for a savory snack."

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