How To Make Belizean Johnnycakes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content while corn flour is often less expensive.

Add sugar to the flour.

Next, add the baking powder.

Cut in softened salted butter into the dry ingredients.

Gradually add coconut milk until the dough comes together, adding more if needed.

Knead the dough on the countertop to gather all ingredients together.

Divide the dough into eight pieces by cutting it in half and then into smaller portions.

Shape each piece into a ball and flatten it slightly.

Grease a baking sheet and place the cakes on it, poking each with a fork or knife for decoration.

Preheat the oven to 280°F (not the standard 375°F).

Bake the Johnny cakes for 40 minutes.

Optionally, broil for 1 minute for extra browning.

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