Caribbean Johnny Cakes
Caribbean Johnny Cakes are crispy fried little cakes with a soft and fluffy inside. Serve them with butter or cheese for breakfast or lunch.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 258kcal
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Kitchen scales
Ingredients
- 250 g all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 65 ml full-fat milk
- 30 g unsalted butter , melted
- 65 ml water
- 250 ml vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt.250 g all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon caster sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt
- Whisk in melted butter, milk and water until the dough comes together.65 ml full-fat milk, 30 g unsalted butter, 65 ml water
- Knead for 5-10 minutes or until the dough is soft and smooth, and then cover and leave it to rest for 20 minutes.
- Now, cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll them until they are about 1cm thick circles.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and then fry the cakes for about 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden brown.250 ml vegetable oil
- Place them on paper towels on a plate to soak up any excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Knead the dough until it doesn't stick to your hands.
- Make sure the cakes have the same sizes, so they cook evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg