AuthorChef Raquel FoxYields6 ServingsCategoryCaribbean
The origins of Johnny Cake dates back to the the 18th century. Fishermen and sailors made this bread on the decks of their vessels by building a fire in a box filled with sand to keep the flames from spreading to the craft. It was originally called "journey cake" because it was quick to make and sustainable while travelling.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350-degress Farenheit.
Grease an 8-inch square baking dish, loaf pan, or muffin pan with butter.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together.
Add the butter, and using your hand, combine it with the flour by breaking it up into smaller pieces. Add coconut if using, as well as the oil and mix everything together.
Slowly pour in milk while mixing with your other hand to form dough into ball. It should be soft and pliable.
Dust a clean surface with flour and knead the dough a few more times.
Place dough in the baking dish, spread it out and level it with your hand.
Pour 1 TBSP milk over the top of the dough and bake it for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serve as a complement to soups and stews, or as a snack served warm with butter, guava jelly, or mango jam.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350-degress Farenheit.
Grease an 8-inch square baking dish, loaf pan, or muffin pan with butter.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together.
Add the butter, and using your hand, combine it with the flour by breaking it up into smaller pieces. Add coconut if using, as well as the oil and mix everything together.
Slowly pour in milk while mixing with your other hand to form dough into ball. It should be soft and pliable.
Dust a clean surface with flour and knead the dough a few more times.
Place dough in the baking dish, spread it out and level it with your hand.
Pour 1 TBSP milk over the top of the dough and bake it for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serve as a complement to soups and stews, or as a snack served warm with butter, guava jelly, or mango jam.
