Description
This Easy Johnny Cakes recipe offers a simple, quick, and delicious way to make golden, tender cornmeal pancakes perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made from basic pantry ingredients like cornmeal, flour, and milk, these Johnny Cakes are fluffy on the inside with a slight crisp on the outside. They cook on the stovetop and can be paired with butter, syrup, or savory toppings to satisfy any craving.
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 your ingredients including cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, and butter to be ready for preparation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to ensure they are well combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the whole milk and melted unsalted butter until fully incorporated, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the milk and butter mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Cook Johnny Cakes: Spoon about a quarter cup of batter onto the skillet for each Johnny Cake. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on one side until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the cooked Johnny Cakes from the skillet and serve warm with your favorite toppings like butter, honey, syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond, soy, or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Do not overmix the batter as it can cause the cakes to become tough; some lumps are okay.
- Johnny Cakes can be kept warm in a low oven until all batches are cooked.
- You can adjust sugar quantity according to taste or skip it for a savory version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
