Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup milk, sweet
1 cup flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
Directions
Add a little salt and corn meal to make a think batter.
Note: Time, temperature not given. Assume a moderate 350 - 400 F.
oven for about 20 minutes or until done.
Source: Alma Linker, Elmore Grange, Ottawa County, OH Mrs. Howard
Burson, Dan Emmett Grange, Know County, OH
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads
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