Johnnycakes

By Hklbrries

Johnnycakes (also called Journey Cakes) were early American favorites.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cornmeal
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• Butter (to serve with)
• Maple syrup or molasses (to serve with)

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cornmeal and water, stirring well by hand (mixture will be very thick). Stir in remaining ingredients. Using about 1/2 cup mixture for each cake, spread mixture into circles about 4 inches in diameter on greased baking sheets. Bake 20 to 25 minuts or until centers are set. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup or molasses.