My request (begging actually occurred) for Friday morning was Johnny Cakes. There wasn't a drop of batter left. My son spreads them with strawberry preserves, and rolls them up - as the pioneers did.
Johnny Cakes
Some think these fried cornmeal cakes were originally called Journey Cakes, while others believe they were first called Shawnee Cakes after the tribe in the Tennessee Valley.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening
Preparation:
Mix the dry ingredients, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Drop or pour on the hot, greased griddle or drop in iron skillet and fry to golden brown on both sides. Serve with butter and syrup as for pancakes, or serve as a bread with butter.
Serves 4 to 6.