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Blueberry Johnny Cake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 9
Johnny cake is another name for cornpone or cornmeal bread, shortened from journey-cake. This version adds blueberries and is wonderful served for breakfast. Frozen blueberries will not work as well but if they are thoroughly drained, they can be used.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions:
1. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and beat until light in color.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt; add alternately with milk, stirring until just combined.
3. Fold in blueberries which have been lightly dusted with flour.
4. Pour into buttered and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
5. Bake at 350ยบ for 40 minutes.
6. Cool in pan on wire rack.
7. When cool, cut into squares.
By RecipeOfHealth.com