Johnny Cakes Journey Cakes
Embark on a flavorful journey with these classic Johnny Cakes, also known as Journey Cakes—a traditional, skillet-cooked treat that’s both rustic and versatile. Made from stone-ground cornmeal, these golden cakes boast a crisp exterior and a tender, hearty interior, achieved by blending boiling water, a touch of milk, and just the right amount of salt. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re cooked to perfection on a griddle with a light butter or oil sear. Perfect as a sweet breakfast drizzled with maple syrup or a savory side dish to complement stews and roasts, these Johnny Cakes are a time-honored recipe that brings a taste of history to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal (stone-ground, yellow or white)
- 0.75 cup Boiling water
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt.
Slowly pour the boiling water into the cornmeal, stirring constantly to create a thick, smooth batter. Ensure no lumps remain.
Stir in the milk to thin the batter slightly; it should be thick enough to hold its shape but still spread out slightly when spooned onto a skillet.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the hot surface for each cake, pressing lightly with the back of a spoon to flatten into a round, about 1/4-inch thick.
Cook the cakes for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Remove from the skillet and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, honey, or as a side to savory dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1395 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
