bahamian - johnny cake

Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Jun 27, 2016

This recipe has been posted here for play in CQ3 - Bahamas. Found at Website: http://www.recipeisland.com/blog/category/recipe-island/bahamas-recipes/ If you’re visiting the Bahamas chances are likely high that you’ll encounter the Island staple “Johnny Cake”. It has a texture that resembles a cross between a dense bread and a slightly sweet cake. It doesn’t fall within the realm of desserts, it’s actually more comparable to a bread, albeit not typically as light, airy or savory as most varieties.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • - 1 cup flour
  • - 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • - 3/4 tsp. salt
  • - 1 egg, beaten
  • - 5 tsp. baking powder
  • - 1/3 cup sugar
  • - 2 tblsp. vegetable oil
  • - 1 cup milk

How To Make bahamian - johnny cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Step 2
    Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • Step 3
    Add egg, milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well.
  • Step 4
    Pour into 8 inch square pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake 30-35 minutes until slightly brown on top.
  • Step 6
    Serve hot or cold with butter, honey or preserves.

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Category: Other Breads
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
Culture: Caribbean

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