Prize Winning Johnnycake

The ingredient that puts these Johnnycakes over the top is the buttermilk. Serve this great cornbread with chili or soup.

Ingredients:

• 2 2/3 cup all purpose Flour
• 1 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a mixer, combine shortening, eggs, milk and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients gradually and mix well. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with nonstick spray. Pour in batter and level with a large spoon. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Johnnycake is done when a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Number of Servings: 12