Johnny Cakes, Corn Pancakes with Apple Blueberry Compote | Chef Terry

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal offers more nutrients, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Combine 1.5 cups Masa Harina, 0.5 cup oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a little salt in a bowl.

Add a pinch of ancho powder for flavor and whisk the dry ingredients together.

In another bowl, mix 1 egg, 1 ounce of honey, and 1.5 cups of milk until fully combined.

Add more milk as needed, up to 0.5 cup, to adjust the consistency.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.

Let the batter rest to thicken, checking if more milk is needed to loosen it up.

Add additional milk to reach a spreadable consistency, totaling about 2.5 cups of milk.

Set up the cooking station and heat a skillet over medium heat.

Pour batter into the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.

Serve the Johnny cakes warm with apple blueberry compote or pure maple syrup.

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