Johnny Cakes Recipe

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.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until combined.

In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together eggs, buttermilk, water, honey and bacon drippings until combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk together until just combined.

Heat a 12-inch non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Once the pan is hot, use a ¼-cup measuring cup to drop 2-3 portions of the batter into the pan.

Cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip the johnny cakes over to continue cooking until the other side is golden brown.

Once fully cooked, transfer them to a plate and repeat the steps with the remaining batter until there is no batter left.

Serve warm with the toppings of your choice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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