Johnnycakes

This is a thin, crunchy cornmeal flatbread or pancake that some say got its name from journey cake, referring to a food that could be carried by travelers.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 4 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

  • Combine cornmeal and salt in a bowl.
  • Microwave the milk for 12 seconds, just to take the chill off if it is cold from the refrigerator.
  • Add the milk and melted butter to the cornmeal and salt. Stir and let rest about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick griddle or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.
  • Spray the griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and ladle 1 ounce of batter per cake onto it. Fry them 2 minutes per side. Serve hot.