TORTILLAS and JOHNNYCAKE
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Flatbreads exist in many cultures. We see them all over North America, especially with the diverse melting pot of the United States. The main ingredients in a flatbread are a grain flour, water, and salt. So simple and so good!
In North America we have two flatbreads that originated here. One is tortillas and the other is johnnycake. Tortillas are believed to have originated in the Mayan culture which lived in what is now currently known as Mexico. Johnnycakes are made out of cornmeal and are believed to have been created by Native Americans who grew a lot of corn!
Click on the image above to read the article 23 Types of Flatbreads Explained from TastingTable.com to see how common flatbreads are all over the world. Then grab a tortilla and fill it with something - bacon, vegetables, peanut butter, cheese, beans, rice, fruit....the possibilities are endless!
If you are feeling adventuresome and you have an adult's permission. Try this traditional Johnny Cakes recipe from The Daring Gourmet! -Traditional Johnny Cakes - The Daring Gourmet
