🌽 Southern Cornmeal Johnnycakes

🥣 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

  • Whisk in milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly.

3️⃣ Cook Johnnycakes

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Grease lightly with butter or oil.
  3. Pour ¼ cup batter per cake onto the skillet.
  4. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
  5. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown.

🍽️ Serve

  • With butter and maple syrup
  • With honey or jam
  • As a side to eggs, bacon, or sausage

💡 Tips

  • For crispier edges, use a little extra butter in the skillet.
  • Make mini johnnycakes for finger foods or brunch platters.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a subtle warm flavor.

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