How to make Johnny Cakes/Hoe Cakes

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.

Crack 2 large eggs into a bowl and mix well.

Add 1 cup of buttermilk to the eggs and mix.

Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet on the stove.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of white cornmeal, 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.

Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Add the wet ingredients (buttermilk and eggs) to the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened.

Add the warm vegetable oil to the batter and mix gently.

Let the batter sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium to high heat with a few tablespoons of vegetable oil until hot.

Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, ensuring it sizzles around the edges.

Cook until bubbles form around the edges and the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed, and adjust the size of the cakes as desired.

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