Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon agave nectar, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the oil, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the hot water over the mixture, and blend to make a thick, grainy batter.
  • For each johnnycake, scoop 1/3 cup batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
  • Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt.
  • Bake the johnnycakes on the center rack for 14 minutes, rotating the sheet 180 degrees after 7 minutes.
  • The edges of the finished johnnycakes will be golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Let the johnnycakes stand on the sheet for 10 minutes, then drizzle with agave nectar.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Store the cooled johnnycakes in an airtight container, separated by layers of parchment paper, at room temperature for up to 2 days.