Johnny Cake(Corn Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk
3 Tbsp. melted shortening

Preparation

Sift first five ingredients into mixing bowl.
Add cornmeal. Combine eggs, milk and shortening.
Add to dry ingredients, mixing well.
Bake in a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan in hot oven (425\u00b0) for 40 minutes.
Best served warm.