Making Belizean Johnny Cake

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.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

Add 3 teaspoons of baking powder and some salt to the flour.

Break up 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until crumbly.

Pour in about 2 cups of coconut milk gradually, mixing until the desired consistency is reached.

Add sugar to taste, but the creator mentions they usually don't add much.

Shape the dough into smaller balls than usual and place them on a baking tray.

Set an alarm for 10 minutes to check the baking progress.

Accidentally turn off the oven while setting the timer, then turn it back on to 400°F.

Check the Johnny Cakes after 10 minutes; they may be browner than desired but still look and smell good.

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