Name: Sourdough Johnnycakes (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Sourdough discard-unfed; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1/4 cup Milk; 1 tablespoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 tablespoon Melted butter; 2 tablespoons Butter-for cooking; To taste Maple syrup; To taste Butter

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Simple and satisfying johnnycakes made with sourdough discard, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Total 30 min

Serves 6

Steps 5

Ingredients 10

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Johnnycake Batter
1 cup 240 mL Sourdough discard-unfed
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
cup 60 mL Milk
1 tablespoon 15 mL Sugar
1 teaspoon 5 mL Baking powder
teaspoon 2.5 mL Salt
1 tablespoon 15 mL Melted butter
Cooking
2 tablespoons 30 mL Butter-for cooking
Toppings (Optional)
To taste Variable Maple syrup
To taste Variable Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine all Johnnycake Batter ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
Pour cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each johnnycake.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup, if desired.