Fried Johnny Cakes
Fried johnny cakes are a familiar bread accompaniment in Anguilla and across the Caribbean. This lean version uses flour, baking powder, salt, water, and oil.
Prep
25m
Cook
20m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 10gBaking Powder
- 6gSalt
- 260mlWater
- 500mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- 02
Pour in the water and mix until a soft dough comes together. Knead briefly just until smooth, then cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- 03
Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each one into a thick round.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
- 05
Fry the dough rounds in batches until puffed and deep golden on both sides, turning once halfway through.
- 06
Transfer to a rack or paper-lined tray and serve warm.
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