By
Anthony Benjamin
Belizean food is easy to prepare, physically filling and
delightfully delicious. How about a dish of Johnny Cakes? Johnny
Cakes are a favored breakfast dish in Belize. Johnny Cakes are a
cross between what the American people traditionally or culturally
know as biscuits and/or pancakes. Traditionally, in Belize, Johnny
Cakes are a breakfast food item. However, Johnny Cakes are also,
for many people, a standard, even a favorite bread that is consumed
during lunch and dinner meals. Excellent with refried beans, cheese
that is melted, crumbled or sliced.
JOHNNY CAKES
- 2 lbs. Flour
- 1/4 lb. Shortening
- 4 tsp. Baking powder
- 2 tsp. Salt Cream from 1 coconut, or 1 tin Coconut Cream (8
oz.)
Method: Place flour in mixing bowl and add all dry
ingredients. Work in shortening with fingers. Gradually add coconut
cream and mix until dough handle easily without being too sticky,
or dry. If too sticky, add a bit more flour. Knead until smooth.
Cut into desired size (golf ball size works well) and shape into a
ball. Let rest about 10 minutes, then flatten to about 1/2"
thickness onto baking sheet. Prick top with fork four or five
times.
Bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees F. until golden brown, or
about 15 minutes. Once cooked split open and butter while hot.
Johnny Cakes are also good for when one has the munchies, pop
one in the microwave or eat it cold, like bread and butter spread a
bit of jam, jelly or your favorite fruit preserve on top. How
delicious!
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