Bermuda: Johnnycake Corn Bread

Johnnycakes are apparently quite popular in Bermuda. There is nothing exotic about them – just regular cornbread.

Johnnycake
Makes 1 8-inch Square Loaf

1 cup flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 tsp salt
5 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp oil
1 cup milk

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).

Mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Mix in the egg, oil, and milk. Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan. Bake 30 minutes, or until the bread begins to brown on top.