Homemade Johnny Cake from The Bahamas

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while reducing saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty taste.

Add 1 stick of softened butter to a mixing bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl.

Use an electric hand mixer to beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder to the bowl.

Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Mix until the batter is flaky and not fully combined into a dough.

Add 3/4 cup of milk gradually, mixing as you go.

Knead the dough slightly by hand until it comes together into a ball.

If the dough is still flaky, add a tiny splash of milk and mix it in.

Grease a 9x9 square dish with cold butter on the bottom and sides.

Press the dough into the greased dish, flattening it slightly.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Bake the johnny cake for about 1 hour, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.

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