photo credit: Two Gypsy Hearts
Johnny Cakes…
nice hot crusty Johnny cakes
- 1 lb flour
- 1/2 c shortening, ( marjarine, or butter is ok too)
- 3 heaped tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups coconut milk
Method
Heat oven to 400 degrees F about 205 C
Place flour, salt, Baking powder and shortening in a bowl.
With finger tips rub shortening and flour mixture together like to make bread crumbs.
Add milk slowly to crumbs like flour mixture and work with hands to make a dough.
Add 2nd cup of milk just enough to make a soft dough. If dough feels stiff add a little more coconut milk.
You are not making bread so do not over mix or knead..
As soon as you have a nice soft dough roll it out into a long strip about 12 to 15 inches..Cut into 1 1/2″ to 2″ size pieces.
Shape into round balls put on greased baking sheet
Flatten lightly with palm of hand and prick with a fork
Bake in hot oven until golden brown. about 10 to 15 minute.
Serve with Dutch Gouda cheese.
