Johnny Cakes is a favorite in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. It is a side dish with is typically served with main breakfast meals like ackee & saltfish, callaloo, liver and/or red herring.

INGREDIENTS :

• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

METHOD:

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture forms marble-sized doughballs. Add the water 1 teaspoon at a time, just enough to bring the dough together with a firm consistency.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying pot over medium-low heat until hot
3. Break off peices and Form the dough into slightly flattened biscuits, about 2 inches across. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough well, for about five minutes.
4. Fry the Johnny Cakes, uncrowded, in the hot oil only until they become golden–(Approx abou t2- 3 minutes)
5. Remove they Johnny cakes with and drain on a paper towels to absorb the extra vegetable oil.
6. Johnny cakes are usually served for breakfast with Bully Beef or Ackees. (Serves 6)