Making Hot Johnny Cakes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavor.

Prepare your kneading board and gather your ingredients.

In a mixing bowl, combine 6 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, 5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 tablespoon of sugar using a fork.

Add 3/4 cup of shortening to the flour mixture and cut it in with a fork until blended.

Add 1/4 cup of butter and continue to cut it into the flour mixture until well combined.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and slowly add 1.5 cups of coconut milk, mixing until a firm dough forms.

If the dough is too hard, add a little more liquid, adjusting based on the flour brand.

Knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes until smooth.

Cut the dough into 18 pieces and set aside.

Dab a little shortening on each piece of dough to keep it moist while rolling into balls.

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place 12 on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each dough ball and prick with a fork.

Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for approximately 30-35 minutes.

For the last 5 minutes, switch to broil to achieve a golden color, watching closely to prevent burning.

Remove from the oven and enjoy with butter, cheese, refried beans, sausage, ham, or avocado.

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