Johnny Cakes

== Description ==
Fried dumplings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1½ teaspoon salt
* ½ cup butter or margarine
* ½ cup cold water
* 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
== Directions ==
# 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.
# Heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying pot over medium-low heat until hot.
# 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.
# Fry the johnny cakes, uncrowded, in the hot oil only until they become golden--(approx about 2- 3 minutes).
# Remove the johnny cakes with and drain on a paper towels to absorb the extra vegetable oil.
# Johnny cakes are usually served for breakfast with bully beef or ackees.
Category:Jamaican Snacks
Category:Dumpling Recipes