These are though to be the original pancake. Serve them hot with maple syrup. They are also known as hoecakes. Serve hot with honey and butter.
Original recipe makes 10 johnnycakes
Ingredients
2 cups stone ground cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons boiling water
Directions
- Cream the cornmeal, salt, and butter together. Add the milk and enough water to make a moist but firm batter.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto a hot greased griddle, and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. When brown, turn and cook the other side.
Nutrition
Calories: 144 kcal
Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Fat: 6.3 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Sodium: 252 mg
