Johnny Cake - Corn Bread - Budget Friendly!

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

Soak 1 cup of cornmeal in 1/2 cup of milk and set aside.

Cream 1/2 cup of shortening in a bowl until soft.

Add 1/2 cup of white sugar to the creamed shortening and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, mix together 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and flour (exact quantity not stated).

Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the shortening and sugar mixture, then add a combined mixture of 1/2 cup of milk and 1 egg.

Stir gently until combined, then add another 1/3 of the flour mixture, followed by the remaining milk and egg mixture.

Finally, add the remaining flour mixture and the soaked cornmeal and milk mixture to the batter.

Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square cake pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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