Johnny Cakes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Savor the delightful taste of Johnny Cakes, a crispy, golden cornmeal pancake, perfect for breakfast or as a savory accompaniment to any meal.

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Ingredients

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1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Make sure the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the egg.
3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.
4
Cook the Johnny Cakes
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter for each cake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
5
Serve
Serve warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.