Gluten Free Corn Cakes Pancakes

Since going gluten free my pancake world has widened greatly.

Gluten free corn cakes pancakes.

Some think these fried cornmeal johnnycakes were originally called journey cakes while others believe they were first called shawnee cakes after the tribe in the tennessee valley. Sure there are gluten free pancake mixes which mimic real pancakes and all purpose gluten free flours are easy subs in your stand by pancake recipe but using flavorful all natural gluten free flours adds a whole other dimension. Gluten free buttermilk cornbread pancakes taste just like cornbread with soft pillow y texture. The recipe has way more cornmeal than white flour but you blend the batter so there s only the slightest chew in each sweet and savory bite.

I will confess that these were supposed to be more of a sweet breakfast pancake but i forgot the sweetener when i was making them. Also bob s red mill corn flour is gluten free naturally but is processed in a wheat facility so if you need a certified gluten free corn flour search for that online. This recipe makes about 5 large pancakes or 8 smaller 2 inch pancakes. Cornmeal griddle cakes are the most basic of southern breads.

No worries though i like a good savory cake. Heat up a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan non stick is best and add a few tablespoons of the pancake batter. These fluffy gluten free pancakes have a hint of cinnamon and vanilla for extra flavor. Different corn flour brands vary in the batter thickness so note the milk measurement.

Control the amount of oil you use by using a spray on oil or rubbing a piece of greased kitchen paper over the bottom of the frying pan too much oil will make the pancakes ragged at the edges and too little will make them hard to flip over. These are great with some leftover chicken and an egg on top for breakfast and i bet they d also be good topped with roasted veggies. Serve them with your favorite syrup and fresh fruit. They re like eating cornbread next to the fire in a cabin.

There s nothing like a traditional light and fluffy gluten free pancake and there are so many ways to make them but these cornmeal pancakes are a little different. Take these gluten free treats on a hike or eat them with a bowl of chili. According to the encyclopedia of american food and drink by james mariani the name rhode island johnnycake first appeared in print in 1739 and an 1835. Biscuits require expensive dairy products while gluten free cornmeal griddle cakes also known as hoe cakes can be made with little more than meal a bit of oil and water.

His take on cornbread pancakes.