Title: Johnny Cake
Categories: Bread
Yield: 8 Servings

3/4	c	All-purpose flour
1	ts	Baking soda
2	tb	Sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
1 1/4	c	Cornmeal
2		Eggs, beaten
1/4	c	Vinegar
1/4	c	Shortening, melted

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

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