Classic Hearth Johnnycake
Classic Hearth Johnnycake bakes up with a tender crumb and gentle corn sweetness, balanced by a hint of salt and the richness of milk and egg. It’s comforting and rustic, perfect for breakfast with butter and syrup or as a warm side for dinner stews. Serve when you want a nostalgic, homey bite that pairs beautifully with a splash of milk, just like generations past.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook45 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- 2
Sift the cornmeal and flour together and spread them in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal mixture, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Pour in the shortening and milk; stir to blend.
- 4
In a separate large bowl, beat the egg white until stiff. In a third bowl, beat the egg yolk, then fold it into the egg white. Gently stir the flour mixture into the beaten egg. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.
- Calories 88.86 kcal Low Source
- Protein 2.51 g Low Source
- Carbs 14.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.64 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.59 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 15.19 mg Moderate
- Sodium 51.8 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.72 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.45 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.66 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 93.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 20.71 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
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