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Johnny or Journey Cakes

Take a pint of Indian meal, mix a little salt with it, and as much boiling water as will form a batter. This will be about half a pint. Beat it well for several minutes, then spread it, to about the eighth of an inch in thickness, on a smooth piece of board. Place the board upright in front of a clear fire, and bake the cake. When well browned, cut it into squares, split these, put butter between, and send them to table as hot as possible. Time, bake until well browned--about twenty minutes. Sufficient for two or three persons.