Johnny Cakes

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[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying

[edit] Directions

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture forms marble-sized doughballs. Add the water 1 teaspoon at a time, just enough to bring the dough together with a firm consistency.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying pot over medium-low heat until hot
3. Break off pieces and Form the dough into slightly flattened biscuits, about 2 inches across. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough well, for about five minutes.
4. Fry the Johnny Cakes, uncrowded, in the hot oil only until they become golden--(Approx about 2- 3 minutes)
5. Remove the Johnny cakes with and drain on a paper towels to absorb the extra vegetable oil.
6. Johnny cakes are usually served for breakfast with Bully Beef or ackees.