JOHNNIE CAKE (AKA SWEET CORN BREAD)

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Growing up, Corn bread was a staple at our house. But Johnnie cake was a real treat, especially slathered in real butter. We even ate the leftovers for breakfast, crumbled in milk.

Provided by Kathy Schroeder @majamom

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup - self rising yellow corn meal
2 cups - self rising flour
1/4-1/2 cup(s) sugar (the recipe calls for 1/2, i use 1/4)
1 cup - milk
2 large - eggs, beaten
1/2 stick - butter, melted
2 Tb. - fat melted (bacon, butter, or oil, your choice)

Steps:

  • Pre Heat oven to 350. Mix the dry ingredients, then add the melted butter, stir. Then add milk and beaten eggs. Stir just until everything is moist.(batter should be lumpy.)
  • Grease the skillet, then pour batter into it.
  • Place in the oven, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean when tested.
  • Take from oven, let sit 10 minutes, then cut, and enjoy!

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