Description
Johnny cakes are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden-brown edges and a soft, fluffy center, rooted in Native American culinary tradition. These versatile cornmeal pancakes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a savory side dish for dinner. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up these comforting treats that evoke warmth and nostalgia. Whether enjoyed simply with butter and syrup or paired with savory toppings like fried fish, johnny cakes promise to become a cherished staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk and egg until combined; stir in melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour about a quarter cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form (3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (about 1 minute).
- Serve warm with butter or syrup.
Notes
- For thicker cakes, use less milk; for thinner cakes, add more.
- Keep cooked johnny cakes warm in the oven on low heat while finishing the batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 222mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg