Johnnycake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sweet milk
3/4 c. corn meal
2 c. flour
2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
6 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
4 c.flour, sifted
salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. confectioners sugar glaze

Preparation

In a heavy-based pan over low heat, dissolve the sugar with the molasses, spices and butter.
Slowly and carefully bring the mixture to a boil.
Cool it to room temperature, then mix in the baking powder.
Place the flour in a bowl with a pinch of salt and make a well in the center.
Pour in the cooled syrup mixture and the egg and stir from the center to incorporate the flour.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead, then wrap it in wax paper and refrigrate it for about 30 minutes.