1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter flavor Crisco, melted, divided
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
Maple syrup, jam or honey

Combine egg, sugar and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter flavor Crisco in medium bowl. Stir in sour milk and baking soda. Add flour, cornmeal and salt. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Cover. Let stand in cool place for 30 minutes.

Pour remaining shortening on griddle or in large skillet. Heat on medium heat. Spoon tablespoonfuls of batter onto griddle. Brown on one side. Turn. Brown on other side. Serve with syrup, jam or honey. 18 Johnny Cakes.