How to make the softest and fluffiest Johnny cakes/Bakes

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal offers more nutrients, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Combine sugar, salt, butter, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing with hands until well blended.

Cover the mixture and let it rest for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, check the dough; it should be soft and elastic.

Fold the dough gently without kneading and let it rest for another 20-25 minutes.

Cut the dough into smaller pieces and form them into balls.

Cover the formed dough balls and let them rest for 20 minutes while heating vegetable oil.

Check the oil readiness by dropping a small piece of dough into it; it should float when hot enough.

Deep fry the dough balls in the hot oil, being careful to avoid splashes.

Press the dough balls with a spoon while frying to help them puff up.

Turn the dough balls over in a timely manner to prevent splitting.

Once golden brown, remove the johnny cakes from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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