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johnny cakes

smalltownwoman avatar
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.

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

Ingredients For johnny cakes

  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    cornmeal
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 lg
    eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 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 large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and buttermilk. Add the melted butter, whisking just until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  • 3
    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about 1/4 cup of batter for each cake to the pan.
  • 4
    Cook until bubbles form on the top and the edges are a deep golden brown. Then flip with a spatula and cook until the other side is golden brown. Move to paper towels. For best results, serve promptly.
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