Blueberry Johnnycakes

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the griddle and for brushing on the johnnycakes
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. 2
    Using a whisk or a mixer set on medium speed, beat the eggs in a bowl for 1 minute, or until frothy.
  3. 3
    Add the buttermilk and butter and mix well.
  4. 4
    Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture.
  5. 5
    Beat with a whisk or a wooden spoon for a minute, or just until the ingredients are combined.
  6. 6
    Preheat a stove-top griddle or skillet over medium heat, or an electric griddle to 400F, testing to make sure its hot enough for a drop of water to bounce on it.
  7. 7
    Lightly butter the griddle.
  8. 8
    Using a ladle, form johnnycakes on the griddle, using 1/4 cup batter for each johnnycake.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle each johnnycake with 5 or 6 blueberries.
  10. 10
    When several bubbles pop on the top surface of the johnnycakes, flip them with a spatula and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  11. 11
    Brush the johnnycakes with a little melted butter before serving.

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