Johnny Cakes Recipe
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 johnny cakes
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast
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Cuisine
American
Johnny Cakes Recipe
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This johnny cakes recipe, aka hoe cakes, makes fluffy, flavorful cornmeal pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or for topping with savory ingredients. So delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour use all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- salt to taste I use 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk or use milk - use more for thinner johnny cakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil or use butter or lard
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Instructions
- Mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the beaten eggs, buttermilk or milk and water. Mix until you have a thick batter. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the dry ingredients.
- Heat a bit of oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add 1/4 cup johnny cake batter to the pan and cook 5 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned.
- Remove the johnny cakes from the pan and repeat until all the batter is used up. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Serve.
Notes
- Makes about 10 thick johnny cakes.
- Add more milk or water to your batter for thinner johnny cakes, about 1/4 cup or more, to your preference.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10johnny cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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