How To Make Caribbean Johnny Cakes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

Sift 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour and sift together.

Cut 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter into small cubes and let it sit at room temperature.

Combine the sifted dry ingredients with the softened butter.

Add 1 cup of water gradually, mixing until a dough forms, and adjust with more water if necessary.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic.

Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into discs.

Use a fork to jab each disc several times.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a cast iron skillet until hot, about 1 inch deep.

Carefully lower the discs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

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