My Johnny Cakes – a delicious recipe with white corn meal, kosher salt, muscovado, lemon zest, water, buttermilk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Mix the corn meal, salt, optional sugar and zest in a bowl. Pour in the boiling water to make a thick gruel (but not cookie dough thick). Let sit a few minutes to thicken a bit more. Then stir in 1 tbl. buttermilk to start. Leave the consistency as thick as oatmeal; if you need to thin the batter further, add more buttermilk 1 tbl. at a time, but you shouldn't need more than 1/4 cup total. You can add 1 beaten egg, if you like, at this point for a more cake-like texture , but traditionally this is not done.
2
Heat a heavy allclad or cast iron-type pan, or griddle, with a generous amount of oil until you have a good sizzle.Then over medium high heat drop the batter by about a tablespoonful for each Johnny Cake. Don't crowd them. The oil should be deep enough to equal the height of the sides of the cakes. Cook about 4-5 minutes or so just until the edges turn golden brown and middle is almost cooked through. Carefully turn over and cook another few minutes or so. Make sure these really have cooked through before removing to drain on paper towels. Replenish the hot oil for additional batches. Serve with your favorite toppings. I suggest serving these with something sweet and something sour. For a savory version, a chiffonade of basil and fresh ricotta are great.
753
kcal
Calories
78
g
Fat
12
g
Carbs
5
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white corn meal, artisan flint quality if at all possible, 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or half that amount if your corn meal has high sodium, 1/2 teaspoon muscovado or brown sugar, optional, 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest, and more.
Yes, My Johnny Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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