Description
This Easy Johnny Cakes recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy traditional cornmeal cakes, perfect for breakfast or a hearty snack. Made with simple pantry staples like cornmeal, flour, and milk, these golden-brown cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, ideal for serving with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the required ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the whole milk and melted unsalted butter until fully combined, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the johnny cakes tough.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Johnny Cakes: Spoon about a quarter cup of batter onto the skillet for each cake. Cook for approximately three minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy exterior.
- Serve: Serve the johnny cakes warm with butter, syrup, or any favorite toppings of your choice for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Medium-ground cornmeal is preferred for the best texture.
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond or soy milk and use plant-based margarine for butter.
- Adjust sugar quantity to suit your desired sweetness level.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, or keep warm in a low oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Johnny Cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
