Belizean Johnny Cakes | How To Make Belizean Johnny Cakes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavor.

In a large bowl, add 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour.

Add 1/2 cup of dry coconut powder.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of shortening.

Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder and 0.5 tablespoons of salt.

Pour in 1.5 cups of coconut milk.

Blend all the ingredients together using a pastry cutter, then switch to using hands to knead the dough.

Knead the dough for 5 minutes or until smooth, sprinkling flour on the kneading surface as needed.

Form the dough into 4 logs and cut them into desired sizes for the johnnycakes.

Roll all the pieces into round shapes and cover with a cloth.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the oven is heated, flatten each piece of dough with the palm of your hand.

Use a fork to poke the dough for decoration purposes only.

Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes.

Add creamy whipped butter to hot johnny cakes before serving.

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