Bahamian Johnny Cake
This island quick bread has a tender crumb, a lightly sweet flavor, and a buttery crust. It is commonly baked in a pan or loaf and served warm alongside breakfast or hearty mains.
Prep
15m
Cook
30m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 300gAll-Purpose Flour
- 10gBaking Powder
- 5gSalt
- 20gWhite Sugar
- 50gUnsalted Butter (softened)
- 240mlWhole Milk
- 1pcsEgg (beaten)
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Method
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- 01
Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a loaf pan or round baking pan.
- 02
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar in a bowl.
- 03
Rub in the unsalted butter until the mixture is sandy.
- 04
Stir together the whole milk and egg, then add them to the flour mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- 05
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 06
Bake at 190°C (375°F) until golden and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- 07
Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
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