Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup cornmeal (white or yellow)
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs (room temperature)
– 3/4 cup buttermilk (can be homemade by mixing milk with lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes)
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (reduce salt if salted butter is used)
– Vegetable oil or butter for frying (bacon fat may be used for added flavor)
Instructions
1-In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
2-In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, water, and buttermilk until smooth, then add the melted butter and mix gently.
3-Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the texture light.
4-Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until it’s hot but not smoking.
5-Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each cake into the skillet.
6-Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges turn deep golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden. Transfer to paper towels and serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🔥 Serve Johnny Cakes hot to enjoy their crispy edges.
🧂 To keep them warm and crispy while cooking the rest, place on a rimmed baking sheet in a 250°F (120°C) oven.
🥓 Frying in bacon fat adds a smoky flavor and extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Johnny Cake
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 338mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 59mg