This very basic, simple recipe for a corn cake goes back hundreds of years. The corn cakes were traditionally made in the morning, and served as breakfast. The leftovers were carried along to be eaten as part of the mid-day meal. Sometimes referred to as "journey cakes," they were one of the original trail foods. Try this standard recipe, and use it as a basis for your own trail food recipe.
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