johnny cakes
Johnny cakes are delicious, easy, and quick-to-make fried cornbread cakes made with pantry staples. Cornbread lovers, consider yourself warned because these little nuggets are so tasty.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter, slightly cooled
- - vegetable oil or butter for frying
How To Make johnny cakes
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Step 1In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt.
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Step 2In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and buttermilk. Add the melted butter, whisking just until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
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Step 3Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about 1/4 cup of batter for each cake to the pan.
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Step 4Cook until bubbles form on the top and the edges are a deep golden brown. Then flip with a spatula and cook until the other side is golden brown. Move to paper towels. For best results, serve promptly.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#pancakes
Keyword:
#Johnny Cakes
Keyword:
#cornmeal pancakes
Keyword:
#cornmeal cakes
Culture:
Southern
Category:
Pancakes
Ingredient:
Flour
Method:
Stove Top
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