Johnny cake

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
2tablespoonsSugar
½teaspoonSalt
cupCornmeal
2Eggs, beaten
¼cupVinegar
¼cupShortening, melted

Directions

Sift together flour, soda, sugar and salt; stir in cornmeal. Combine eggs, vinegar, and shortening; add to dry, ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

Heat a well-greased 9 inch cast-iron skillet in a 400 degree oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Spoon batter into hot skillet. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

From "The Southern Heritage Breads Cookbook" Gary, Atlanta, GA