Johnny Cakes
Small baked bread cakes prepared with flour and coconut milk are known as Johnny cakes or journey cakes. Cooking them over an open fire is the best way to enjoy them. The Johnny Cake is frequently sliced in half and covered with butter, refried beans, and cheese before being sold as a morning fast food in Belize.
It serves as a cheap, nutritious, and hearty lunch for people on the go when stewed chicken or beef is added. It's usually served with scrambled or sunny side up eggs, refried beans, cheese, and bacon for breakfast.
The Fry Jack is a deep-fried friend consisting of flour, baking soda, and shortening.
The Johnny cake is a dry, long-lasting cake that was used before refrigeration when mahogany workers had to travel great distances, thus the term "journey cakes." Fry Jacks are best eaten hot, straight from the pan.
However, fried jacks can be frozen for a few hours and then reheated in the microwave (easy does it), making them almost as wonderful as when they were newly made.
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Flour, 1/4 Lb Shortening, 4 Tbsp Baking Powder, 2 Tsp Salt, 1 Can Grace Coconut Milk Liquid
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, shortening, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add Grace Coconut Milk to the mixture.
- Mix until the dough is easy to work with. Knead dough for 3-6 minutes or until smooth.
- Roll into little balls after cutting into small pieces. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball a little on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 20 minutes, or until bottom is brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on the bottom of the Johnny Cake for 3-5 minutes to brown the top.
