How To Make Palm Grove's FAMOUS Johnny Cakes

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 flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cornmeal in a bowl.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the oil.

Gradually add water to the oil, mixing slowly to ensure even distribution.

Knead the dough by hand until it's soft but not too sticky.

Let the dough sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Cut the dough into golf ball-sized pieces.

Flatten each piece by hand, creating a small hole in the middle.

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the flattened dough until it floats to the top, about 5 to 10 minutes, flipping them occasionally.

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