Belizean food is easy to prepare, physically filling and delightfully delicious. How about a dish of Johnny Cakes - a cross between what the American people traditionally or culturally know as biscuits and/or pancakes and traditionally a favored food item breakfast dish in Belize. However, Johnny Cakes are also, for many people, a standard, even a favorite bread that is consumed during lunch and dinner meals. They are excellent with refried beans, cheese that is melted, crumbled or sliced. A cultural Belizean food indeed; seldom is a meal eaten in a Belizean home without Johnny Cakes!
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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