New England Johnny Cake

Johnny Cakes are corn bread, really more like a pancake,
that settlers learned how to make from Native Americans.
Cornmeal was easier to grow
and grind and less expensive than wheat flour.
The Pilgrims who landed in 1620, for example,
brought wheat and rye seed with them,
but found that corn was easier to grow.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup sweet milk
1/4 cup melted shortening

Directions:
Sift flour with baking soda, salt,
and sugar. Stir in cornmeal.
Combine eggs, vinegar, milk, and shortening.
Add to dry ingredients and stir just
until dry ingredients are moist.
Turn into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.