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johnny cakes

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Johnny Cakes are delicious, easy and quick to make fried cornbread cakes made with pantry staples. Cornbread lovers consider yourself warned because these little nuggets are so tasty. I love to serve them warm out of the pan with all kinds of goodies. They go great with scrambled or fried eggs, Turkey Chili, and Creamy Ham and Potato Soup! Just to name a few!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For johnny cakes

  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    cornmeal
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 lg
    eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    melted butter (slightly cooled)
  • vegetable oil or butter for frying

How To Make johnny cakes

  • 1
    In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • 2
    In a separate medium bowl whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Add the water and melted butter to the egg mixture whisking just until combined. Now add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients stirring just until combined.
  • 3
    Heat a little bit of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons batter for each cake to the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the top and the edges are a deep golden brown. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. For best results serve promptly.
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