Johnny Cakes
Serving Size: 4
Preparation Time: 0:30
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Cut butter into the flour mixture until completely incorporated. Slowly add water 1 tablespoon at a time and knead with fingers until mixture forms an elastic dough. Dough should be just moist enough to hold together and form into balls, without being sticky.
2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat until hot.
3. Form the dough into slightly flattened biscuits, about 2 inches across. Fry the Johnny Cakes, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown. Adjust heat so that cakes brown evenly to a golden color without burning. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve warm, with Bully Beef or Ackees.
NOTES: Try altering the amount of butter to adjust texture to suit your taste. Less butter will result in chewier cakes; more will make them flakier. Also try substituting ¼ cup of cornmeal for flour.
Preparation Time: 0:30
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Cut butter into the flour mixture until completely incorporated. Slowly add water 1 tablespoon at a time and knead with fingers until mixture forms an elastic dough. Dough should be just moist enough to hold together and form into balls, without being sticky.
2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat until hot.
3. Form the dough into slightly flattened biscuits, about 2 inches across. Fry the Johnny Cakes, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown. Adjust heat so that cakes brown evenly to a golden color without burning. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve warm, with Bully Beef or Ackees.
NOTES: Try altering the amount of butter to adjust texture to suit your taste. Less butter will result in chewier cakes; more will make them flakier. Also try substituting ¼ cup of cornmeal for flour.