johnnycake
noun [ C or U ] US (also johnny cake) uk/ˈdʒɒn.i.keɪk/ us/ˈdʒɑː.ni.keɪk/
玉米饼
a kind of flat bread made with cornmeal (= flour made from maize)
The surface of the johnnycake turns a dark golden brown when it's ready.
Johnnycake is sometimes made with wheat flour, but it's usually corn.
We tried to order johnny cakes, but the waitress didn't know what they were.
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- Flip the johnnycake carefully and cook until brown on both sides.
- Johnnycake is usually fried on a griddle.
Synonym: hoecake