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Easy 18 min~360 kcal 7/10
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Jamaican Johnny Cake
A Jamaican fried breakfast bread with a crisp shell and tender center, made from simple flour, butter, and milk dough.
Easy⏱️ 33 min📖 1 min readServes 8~245 kcal🇯🇲 Jamaican🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 18 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 33 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Flour
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Baking powder
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 60 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Milk
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 2
Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips.
- 3
Add the milk and water, then knead a soft dough.
- 4
Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape into flat ovals.
- 6
Fry the johnny cakes in hot oil for 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
6 min06:00 - 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not overknead the dough; brief kneading and resting keep the fried pieces softer inside.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Johnny cakes for breakfast with cheese, jam, or hot tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~245
kcal calories
5
g protein
38
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 62%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Jamaican Johnny Cake make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Jamaican Johnny Cake take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 33 minutes in total.Is Jamaican Johnny Cake difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Jamaican Johnny Cake have?
Approximately 245 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 38g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Jamaican Johnny Cake contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Jamaican Johnny Cake belong to?
This recipe belongs to Jamaican cuisine.How many ingredients does Jamaican Johnny Cake need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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