Johnnycake (Cornbread)
A hearty, slightly sweet cornbread with rich molasses flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish with hearty stews and soups, appealing to comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish or skillet.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
- Add molasses or sugar and molasses to the egg and mix well.
- Stir in buttermilk.
- Melt shortening and add to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
688
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).