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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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.