Great-Grandmother Steinbeck's Johnnycake (Cornbread)

Great-Grandmother Steinbeck's Johnnycake (Cornbread)
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    250

A taste of history, this Johnnycake recipe, passed down through generations, delivers a perfectly balanced sweetness and a moist, tender crumb. Simple to make and utterly satisfying, it's a delightful addition to any meal or a comforting treat on its own.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    1053 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch glass baking dish generously. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure a light and even texture. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, corn oil, and egg until well combined. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix only until just blended; be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tougher Johnnycake. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and gently shake to distribute it evenly. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is a beautiful golden brown. (Bake time: 30 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the Johnnycake cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite toppings.

For an extra depth of flavor, try browning the butter before adding it to the wet ingredients.
Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste preferences.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
For a savory twist, consider adding some chopped jalapeños or shredded cheddar cheese to the batter.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 83 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Retha Hauckterry

    This recipe is foolproof! Even I, a beginner baker, nailed it.

  • Ariane Bechtelar

    My family loved this recipe. It's become a new staple in our house.

  • Verner Bosco

    I added a little honey to the batter and it was amazing!

  • Aileen Barton

    This is the best Johnnycake I've ever made! So easy and delicious.

  • Francesco Mcglynn

    I used almond milk instead of buttermilk and it still turned out great!

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