This bread accompanied many a traveler
of the past and was known as "Journey Cake"...and from
that came the name Johnny Cake.
Johnny Cake
1 cup cornmeal, yellow or white
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup cream-style corn
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Generously grease a 9 or 10-inch iron skillet
or a 9-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
In large bowl mix together cornmeal, baking
powder, baking soda and salt. Add eggs
and mix well. Stir in corn, oil and
sour cream. Pour into prepared baking
pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned.
Makes 8 servings.
Cooks Note: For a crispier crust, heat
skillet until nearly smoking-hot before adding batter. Bake as
described above.
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