Kenyon Johnnycakes

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the batter: Stir together cornmeal, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Pour in the boiling water and stir vigorously.
3. 3
   Batter may be thick.
4. 4
   Add more water as needed to thin the batter.
5. 5
   Cook the johnnycakes: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it's very hot.
6. 6
   Lightly coat with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Drop batter by the tablespoon onto the grill.
8. 8
   Do not turn cakes until browning can be seen around the edges -- cook for at least 6 minutes.
9. 9
   Spray the top with a little more cooking spray, turn, and cook until cooked through -- 5 to 6 minutes.
10. 10
    If you prefer thinner cakes, add up to 1/2 cup milk to the batter.