corn pone

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Corn pone is a type of cornbread, particularly associated with the Southern and Midland United States. It is often made with cornmeal and can be baked or fried. Unlike many breads, cornbread typically does not use yeast because corn lacks elastic gluten. Instead, it relies on leavening agents like baking powder or is baked unleavened.123

Corn pone is described as a thicker cake compared to hoecakes, and it may include additional ingredients like fat or wheat flour. The term "pone" itself is an older term for corn pone, with its origins tracing back to Virginia Algonquian language.32

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