Johnny Cakes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
The Johnny Cakes Recipe combines cornmeal and all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt to create a batter leavened for a light texture. Eggs and buttermilk enrich the batter, while water adjusts consistency. After a brief resting period to hydrate the dry ingredients, the batter is cooked by spoonfuls in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, allowing each cake to develop a golden crust and cooked-through center.
The cakes offer a balance of slight crispiness on the outside with soft, slightly dense interiors. They yield a rustic bread or pancake that pairs well with butter, syrup, or savory toppings. The preparation is similar to thick pancakes or flatbreads and can accommodate thinner textures with added liquid.
This versatile dish can be served for breakfast, as a side for savory meals, or as a snack. The recipe notes suggest adjusting thickness by varying the amount of milk or water, enabling customization of the final texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour use all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- salt I use 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 cup buttermilk or use milk - use more for thinner johnny cakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil or use butter or lard, generic cooking oil
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
- This recipe yields about 10 thick johnny cakes suitable for multiple servings.
- Adjust the batter thickness by adding around 1/4 cup or more milk or water to achieve a thinner consistency if desired.
- Cook cakes in batches, adding more oil to the pan as needed to prevent sticking and aid browning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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