Pa’s Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake / Cornbread

Johnny cake, also known as journey cake, is a traditional cornbread that dates back to the early American settlers. It was a staple food for travelers and settlers due to its simplicity and long shelf life.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Pa’s Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake / Cornbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bread, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 4 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and pour the batter into it.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Sugars 7g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.