Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of Johnny Cakes, a beloved dish that combines crispy edges with a tender center. Perfect for lazy mornings or family gatherings, these easy-to-make cakes pair beautifully with sweet maple syrup or savory sides. With minimal ingredients and a quick preparation process, you’ll have a delicious treat that evokes warm memories and brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal and flour together.
- Gradually add milk and sugar; stir until smooth.
- Incorporate baking powder and salt into the mixture.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each cake.
- Cook until bubbles form on top (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess butter and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg