Johnny CakesFried Caribbean Bread
Saint Martin johnny cakes, also called journey cakes, are small flour breads fried until golden and tender. Recipes vary across the Caribbean; this version is lightly sweet and uses water rather than a rich egg dough.
Prep
35m
Cook
20m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 350gAll-Purpose Flour
- 12gBaking Powder
- 6gSalt
- 25gWhite Sugar
- 40gUnsalted Butter (softened)
- 210mlWater (lukewarm)
Frying
- 700mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar in a bowl.
- 02
Rub in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 03
Gradually add the water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
- 04
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 05
Divide the dough into equal pieces and flatten them into small rounds.
- 06
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F).
- 07
Fry the rounds in batches until puffed, golden on both sides, and cooked through in the center.
- 08
Drain well and serve warm.
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