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Johnny Cakes

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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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