Crispy Fluffy Johnny Cakes | Hoecakes | Fried Cornbread

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.

Welcome and introduce the recipe for Johnny cakes.

Mention that Johnny cakes are also known as fried cornbread or hoecakes.

Show the use of self-rising cornmeal and mix it with salt, baking powder, flour, and garlic powder.

Add optional spices for flavor, including seeds for spiciness.

Prepare dehydrated onions by mixing 2 teaspoons with 1 tablespoon of water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Mix the moistened onions into the dry ingredients.

Add buttermilk to the mixture, estimating about 2-3 cups, and mix until combined.

Let the batter sit for 5-8 minutes to thicken.

Heat a cast iron skillet with a mix of bacon grease and Crisco vegetable oil.

Spoon a couple of tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet.

Fry the cakes for a few minutes on each side until golden brown, checking for readiness by trying to flip them when they move freely in the oil.

Continue frying, adding more oil as needed to maintain crispiness.

Serve the Johnny cakes with beans, sausage, or other sides, and suggest adding butter for extra flavor.

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