Johnnycakes Recipe
American · Side dish · 25 min total
Johnnycakes are a type of cornmeal flatbread, crisp on the outside and tender inside, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. This easy recipe uses basic pantry ingredients.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Pour in boiling water and stir until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, flour, and baking powder until just combined. Beat in the egg until smooth.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop batter by 1/4-cupfuls into the hot oil, flattening slightly with a spatula. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Tips
- For a sweeter version, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
- Serve with maple syrup, honey, or as a side to savory dishes.
- Leftover johnnycakes can be reheated in a toaster or oven.
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