Jonnycakes
1/2 cup fine water-ground white cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup boiling water (about) milk (to thin batter -- if necessary) 3 tablespoons vegetable shorten...
Ingredients
- 1/2cupfine water-ground white cornmeal
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 21/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2cupboiling water (about)
Directions
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1/2 cup fine water-ground white cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup boiling water (about) milk (to thin batter -- if ne
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Add boiling water and toss with a fork just to mix
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There should be enough water just to dampen the ingredients so that no dry particles show
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Next, add enough milk to thin the batter to the consistency you like
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Heat 2 tablespoons of shortening in a heavy griddle over medium heat until hot
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Drop a heaping tablespoonful of batter onto the griddle, reduce heat, and brown slowly, about 5 to 10 minutes a side, depending on thickness
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Repeat until batter is gone
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Transfer to paper towel lined plate