The early colonists learned from the native Indians how to parch and mill corn, mix it with boiling water and bake it in to thin cakes. Used by pioneers, hunters and traders, it was originally called, “Journey Cake.” Cowboys and their ‘Cookies’ on the open range, naturally adopted the corn bread (Journey Cake) recipes as a practical part of their diet. There are as many corn bread recipes as there are ‘Cookies.’ If you like a real hearty, Dutch oven, corn bread (as in bread) and not a cake (as in sweet and crumbly), this recipe ranks among the best. It also bakes well in a stove oven, in a 12-inch cast iron fryin pan (skillet). Cut in to 10 or 12 pieces or use a cast iron muffin or corn stick pan. This dates back to the West Texas, Keenan Klan, about 1895.

Journey Cake - Corn Bread  -

Originally called a ‘Journey Cake’
Put two eggs in a pan
Add two cups of fresh buttermilk
That is maybe if you can

Ed Keenan © 2002

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