GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MORNING CORN CAKES
This is adapted from Crescent Dragonwagon's Cornbread Gospels. Dragonwagon cites Nelly Custis, Martha Washington's youngest granddaughter, gave an account of the first president's morning routine, which included getting up before sunrise, reading and writing until 7 a.m. in the summer, 7:30 a.m. in the winter, and then breakfasting on three of these cakes, "swimming in butter and honey."
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 12h3m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- The night before you plan to eat the corn cakes, 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 and let sit overnight in a warm place.
- The next morning, whisk in the remaining 1 cup cornmeal, salt, and one egg. Re-cover the bowl; let it stand 15-20 minutes (allowing the just-added cornmeal to absorb some of the liquid and soften a little bit).
- Check the consistency; it should be close to a thin pancake batter, not nearly liquid and not as thick as heavy cream. If you need to, add a little more lukewarm water to achieve this.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Oil lightly with a paper towel dipped in oil, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir batter well; using a ladle, pour 3-4 thin, 3-inch pancakes onto the hot skillet. Batter will spread out fairly thin; if it doesn't sizzle a little as you pour it, skillet isn't hot enough. If it sizzles a lot, you may need to reduce heat.
- Now watch closely. Almost immediately you'll see little bubbles appear throughout. When the top surface is completely dry and edges are beginning to curling, flip one cake. It should be golden-brown, and nicely speckled. Cook about 1 minute for the first side and 30-50 seconds on the second side. Repeat with remaining cakes and batter. (Making sure to stir batter occasionally so it doesn't separate.).
- Serve with honey and butter, if desired.
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benito saldivario
[email protected]These corn cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or butter next time.
Mich Chidi
[email protected]I love corn cakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Kaitnotfound
[email protected]These corn cakes were easy to make and turned out great. I used fresh corn and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Alesia Disho
[email protected]These corn cakes were delicious! I loved the crispy crust and the fluffy interior. The flavor was perfect, with a hint of sweetness from the corn and a touch of saltiness from the bacon.
Umer Khan
[email protected]I made these corn cakes for breakfast and they were a big hit with my family. They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Carl Landers
[email protected]These corn cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or butter next time.
Sathi Aktar
[email protected]I love corn cakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Kajol Kabir
[email protected]These corn cakes were easy to make and turned out great. I used fresh corn and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Honour Charles
[email protected]These corn cakes were delicious! I loved the crispy crust and the fluffy interior. The flavor was perfect, with a hint of sweetness from the corn and a touch of saltiness from the bacon.
Abu bakkor
[email protected]I made these corn cakes for breakfast and they were a big hit with my family. They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Njabulo Kea
[email protected]These corn cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or butter next time.
abdullah sait
[email protected]I love corn cakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Maxamed Aadan
[email protected]These corn cakes were easy to make and turned out great. I used fresh corn and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Ezekiel Veronica
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the corn cakes turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. The flavor was delicious, with a hint of corn and a touch of sweetness.
Muneeb sheikh
[email protected]These corn cakes were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The flavor was perfect, with a hint of sweetness from the corn and a touch of saltiness from the bacon. I will definitely be making these again.