How to Make Johnny Cakes | Fried Cakes | Bakes | Floats Easy to follow Tutorial

In this video we share one of our favourite Caribbean treats . We show you How to make Johnny Cakes, Fried Cakes, Bakes, Floats or even Fried Dumplings. They are called by many names but one thing remains the same they are delicious. This Johnny Cake recipe gives you the soft, fluffy bakes every time. This easy to follow recipe for soft and fluffy Johnny cakes. These golden brown bakes are the perfect Caribbean breakfast option. Johnny Cake Recipe Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar (base on your level of sweetness) 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons room temperature butter 1/2 tablespoon of oil 1 cup warm water Directions Mix dry ingredients, oil in a large mixing bowl and work in the butter with your fingers. Add 1 cup of water to the dry ingredients and knead dough until smooth. Add more flour if dough is too soft. Wrap dough in cling fling and allow the dough to sit in a clean bowl covered with a towel for at least 30 minutes. After dough has rested, heat the oil in frying pan over medium heat. Create small balls of dough and roll out the dough into circles on a lightly-floured surface with a rolling pin or the palm of your hand Pierce each piece with a fork or create a slit with a sharp knife and then drop in hot oil. Fry on each side until golden brown. Allow to cool and drain on paper towel.