How To Make Johnny Cake

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

Measure 30 g of melted butter and set aside to melt.

Weigh out 250 g of flour and add to a mixing bowl.

Add 15 g of baking powder to the flour in the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients.

Measure 65 mL of water and 55 mL of milk, add to the dry ingredients.

Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until combined.

Knead the dough until it is firm and not sticky, then let it rest for 15 minutes.

Heat sunflower oil in a deep fryer to around 180-190°C.

After resting, stretch and shape the dough into portions.

Poke the middle of each dough piece a few times with a fork to help it cook evenly.

Carefully drop the shaped dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Remove the fried Johnny cakes and place them on kitchen towels to soak up excess oil.

Repeat the frying process until all dough pieces are cooked.

Cut the cheese into pieces to stuff into the fried Johnny cakes.

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