Johnnycakes (Johnny Cakes, Journey Cakes)

From The Colonial Williamsburg Tavern Cookbook, c. 2001.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 12 Johnnycakes

Ingredients

• 1  cup cornmeal
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk

Directions

1. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the cornmeal and salt. Pour in the boiling water, whisking constantly, and cook over medium-high heat until thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and buttermilk.
2. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.