Description
John’s delightful johnny cakes originate from Caribbean culinary traditions, blending simple ingredients into a crispy, golden delight. Corn-based flatbreads serve as a perfect companion to savory meals you’ll eagerly share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, blending cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until uniformly combined.
- Create a separate mixture by thoroughly integrating milk with melted butter until smooth and consistent.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry components, stirring minimally to prevent dense texture – small lumps are acceptable.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium temperature (around 350°F), lightly coating surface with butter or cooking oil.
- Carefully ladle approximately 1/4 cup batter onto heated skillet, allowing each johnny cake to develop golden-brown edges.
- Cook for roughly 3 minutes per side, watching for bubbles forming and edges turning crisp; flip when first side achieves rich amber coloration.
- Transfer cooked johnny cakes to a warming plate, maintaining temperature until serving ensemble is complete.
- Present immediately with preferred accompaniments like maple syrup, honey, butter, or fresh fruit compote for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Prevent tough Johnny Cakes by mixing wet and dry ingredients minimally, just until combined to maintain a tender texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same light consistency.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the batter for subtle warmth and depth.
- Control moisture by using room temperature milk, which helps create more consistent batter and even cooking results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 425 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg