Cook The Book: George Washington'S Favorite Corn Cakes – a delicious recipe with stone-ground white cornmeal, water, active dry yeast, salt, egg, vegetable oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
The evening before, combine 1 cup of the cornmeal, 1 1/2 cups of the lukewarm water, and the yeast in a medium-size nonreactive bowl. Whisk well; the mixture will be thin. Cover bowl tightly; let sit out overnight in a warm place.
2
The next morning, whisk in the remaining 1 cup cornmeal, the salt, and the egg. Re-cover the bowl; let it stand 15 to 20 minutes (allowing the just-added cornmeal to absorb some of the liquid and soften a bit).
3
Check consistency; it should be close to a thin pancake batter, neither nearly liquid nor as thick as heavy cream. If need be, add a little more lukewarm water to achieve this.
4
Start heating a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Moisten a paper towel with vegetable oil. Once skillet is hot, rub its interior quickly but thoroughly with the oiled towel.
5
Serve with honey and butter, if desired.
139
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
23
g
Carbs
7
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups stone-ground white cornmeal, 1 1/2 to 2 cups lukewarm water, 1 package active dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Cook The Book: George Washington'S Favorite Corn Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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