Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake

Cornbread

Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake

Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake
  • PREP TIME
    1 hrs
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    27

A taste of history! This classic Johnny Cake recipe evokes the simple comfort of generations past. Imagine a warm, golden square, perfect with a drizzle of honey or a splash of cold milk – a truly timeless treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    142 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 20 mins Sift cornmeal and flour together and spread thinly on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (20 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mixture, salt, sugar and baking powder. Pour in shortening and milk; stir to blend. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 15 mins In a separate large bowl, beat egg white until stiff. In a third bowl, beat egg yolk then fold into egg white. Gently stir flour mixture into beaten egg. Pour into prepared baking pan. (15 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 50 mins Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown. (50 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using butter instead of shortening.
A touch of nutmeg or cinnamon can add a warm, comforting spice.
Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a modern twist.

Lazaro Hansen

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Estell Cartwright

    Apr 28, 2025

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the Johnny Cake came out perfectly! My family loved it.

  • Bernadette Stanton

    Apr 22, 2025

    Brought back memories of my childhood. Thank you for sharing this!

  • Nils Lemke

    Mar 20, 2025

    I added a pinch of cinnamon, as suggested, and it was delicious!

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