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Johnny Cakes Recipe

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 johnny cakes
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.