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Johnny Cakes
Course
Quick Bread
Cuisine
Caribbean
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
12
Calories
270
kcal
Author
Joni Galindo
Ingredients
4
Cups
All-Purpose Flour
6
Tbs.
Sugar
4
Tsp.
Baking Powder
2
Tsp.
Salt
4
Tbs.
Shortening
12
oz
Coconut Milk
1 Can less 1/4 cup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚ Fahrenheit.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Then add shortening and combine using a fork or your hands.
Warm coconut milk in the microwave or on the stove and then add to the flour mixture.
Mix until the dough is formed then turn out onto a floured surface.
Knead until the surface is smooth.
Divide into 12 equal pieces and form into a ball.
Place into a prepared pan.
Flatten slightly and poke holes into the surface with a fork if you wish.
Bake at 400˚ for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.