Johnny cake
(from Mainergirl’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 12 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cornmeal, yellow
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup oil
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425; grease a 13×9 pan.
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Add dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl, stir through, make a well in the center.
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In another bowl, add eggs, milk, and oil all at once; blend well.
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Add wet to dry ingredients, stir until moistened (don’t over-mix or you’ll be sorry!).
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Pour into prepared pan; rap pan on counter-top several times to bounce out the air-bubbles.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes—top will be golden-brown.
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Serve with butter and maple syrup.