Caribbean: Anguilla: Anguillian Authentic Fried Johnny Cakes
INGREDIENTS:
2 and 1/2 cups All-purpose flour plus more for kneading
1-2 cups Vegetable oil
1/4 cup Water
2 tbsp Butter at room temperature
2 tsp Sugar
1 & 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
Crumb together the flour and the butter.
Gradually mix in the water. The dough should be smooth, soft and slightly sticky. It shouldn’t be wet and should easily come together when kneading.
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes before dividing it into small golf balls.
Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling out each ball. Be careful not to roll them out too thin.
Heat a frying pan with 1-2 cups of vegetable oil. when it’s hot fry each johnny cake on each side for 1-3 minutes or until each side is golden.
Set them on a plate with napkin to soak up the excess oil.
