Johnny Cakes
Caribbean-style fried johnny cakes with a crisp exterior and tender crumb, served alongside savory dishes or on their own.
Prep
20m
Cook
15m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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- 360gAll-Purpose Flour
- 10gBaking Powder
- 25gWhite Sugar
- 6gSalt
- 40gUnsalted Butter (softened)
- 220mlWhole Milk
- 600mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, white sugar, and salt.
- 02
Rub the unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks sandy.
- 03
Pour in the whole milk and mix just until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest.
- 04
Divide the dough into small pieces and flatten each one into a round cake.
- 05
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (355°F) in a deep, heavy pan.
- 06
Fry the cakes in batches until puffed and golden on both sides, adjusting the heat as needed so they cook through without darkening too quickly.
- 07
Drain briefly and serve warm.
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