Johnny cake

Johnny cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 tsp
• milk - 2 Tbsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• butter - 1 Tbsp
• water - 1 c
• white cornmeal - 1 c

How to make johnny cake:

Heat water to a boil. In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar and salt. Add boiling water, stirring gradually into 3 ingredients. Batter should not be too thin. Add milk and butter. Using a small ladle, pour batter onto hot greased griddle forming cakes about 3 inches in diameter. Fry until browned on both sides. Serve with maple syrup. Serves 2 to 4.

Recipe categories: Low sodium, American, North american.