Johnny Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1 c. white cornmeal
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Heat water to a boil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar and salt.
Add boiling water, stirring gradually into 3 ingredients.
Batter should not be too thin.
Add milk and butter.
Using a small ladle, pour batter onto hot greased griddle forming cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
Fry until browned on both sides.
Serve with maple syrup.
Serves 2 to 4.