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JOHNNY OR JOURNEY CAKES
Photo: David Holifield

JOHNNY OR JOURNEY CAKES

4 ingredients 7 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 1 pint Indian meal
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pint boiling water
  • butter for serving

Directions

1

Mix Indian meal and salt in a bowl.

2

Add boiling water to form a batter.

3

Beat the batter well for several minutes.

4

Spread the batter to ⅛ inch thickness on a smooth board.

5

Place the board upright in front of a clear fire and bake until well browned, about 20 minutes.

6

Cut the cake into squares, split them, and add butter between.

7

Serve hot.

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