Johnny Cake

Name: Johnny Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Bahamian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tbsp butter, cold and cubed; 3/4 cup milk; Vegetable oil for frying

Johnny Cake (JOHN-ee kayk)

Bahamian Fried Bread

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 273 kcal

Golden, slightly sweet fried bread with a tender crumb. A beloved Bahamian accompaniment to stew fish and other dishes.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl skillet rolling surface

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bread basket

Garnishes: butter pat

Accompaniments: stew fish, boiled fish

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2
Cut in cold butter using fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Add milk gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4
Knead lightly on a floured surface for 2 minutes.
5
Shape into a round loaf about 2cm thick.
6
Heat oil in a skillet. Fry johnny cake on medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
7
Drain on paper towels. Slice and serve warm.

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Did You Know?

The name johnny cake likely derives from journey cake, portable bread carried by travelers in colonial times.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
skillet
rolling surface

Garnishing

butter pat

Accompaniments

stew fish, boiled fish

The Story Behind Johnny Cake

Johnny cake arrived in the Bahamas with early British settlers and West African influences. The simple fried bread became a staple because it required few ingredients and could be made quickly over an open fire.

On the Calendar: Eaten daily, especially at breakfast alongside stew fish or boiled fish.

Legacy: Johnny cake is Bahamian comfort in its purest form, passed down through generations of island cooks.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, any meal 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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