WEBStep 1. If frying, need oil and fryer. If baking you'll need a sheet pan. Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening, or rub in with fingers. Add water or milk slowly, just enough to make soft dough. Knead a few times until dough is smooth and hold together. Let rest* for 10 to 20 minutes.
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WEB1/2 Cup Whole Milk. 1/4 Cup Water. Directions: Sift together all the dry ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Salt, Sugar. Cut in butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until it is finely distributed throughout the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk and water. Using your hands begin kneading the dough.
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WEBToday Chef Winston of CateringCC shows you how to make his childhood favorite from the UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS (USVI) If you are looking to have some o
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WEBsharing recipes and ramblings from my island home in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands… How to Make Johnny Cakes, Fried Heaven on a Plate January 8, 2018 January 21, 2018 by Crucian Contessa
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WEBPlace a wire rack over a sheet pan to serve as a draining station for the fried Johnny cakes. Add four Johnny cakes to the hot oil once a deep fat thermometer reads 360°F (180°C). Fry them on the first side for 1 1/2 minutes. Use a pair of tongs to flip the cakes over and fry them for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
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WEBAdd 1 cup of water to the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, turn out the dough and knead with your hands, sprinkling the surface with more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with a towel. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
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WEBToday I am going to show you how to make Virgin Islands Johnny Cake (fry bake) - a tradition dish of the Virgin Islands.What is Johnny Cake? Johnny Cake is f
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WEBIf there’s two things a Virgin Islander can’t resist it’s a Jouvert or a Johnny Cake. So here’s a quick recipe to help you satisfy at least one of those cravings! So here’s a quick recipe to help you satisfy at least one of those cravings!
WEBInstructions. Sift the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour. Pour 1 cup of the water over the flour mixture. Use a fork or wooden spoon to work the water into the flour. Add another ¼ cup of water and use your hands to start forming a dough.
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WEBThe desired outcome is crunchy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. Ensure that the Johnny Cakes don’t overlap in the pan. Use a spoon to bathe the top side of the Johnny Cake with hot oil while the bottom side cooks. Flip after 30 – 45 seconds, allowing the Johnny Cakes to fry for about 2 minutes.
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WEB2. Place the johnny cakes in the oil and cook each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown. Add the flattened johnny cake dough to the hot oil. Do not over crowd the skillet but instead, fry the johnny cakes in batches. 3. Drain on paper towels. Set up a large plate or tray with a couple layers of paper towels.
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WEBInstructions. Mix dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt – in a large mixing bowl using a large fork. Work in the butter with your fingers. It’s like making a pie crust. Add about 1 cup of water to your large bowl by stirring it in with a fork. Add a little more water, about ¼ cup at a time.
WEBDivide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat cake. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the Johnny Cakes in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the Johnny Cakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm and enjoy!