Johnny Cakes are quick bread from Belize, a country in Central America. These are breakfast bread roll and called Journey Cake, which was renamed to Johnny Cake. Johnny cake is to Belize what croissant is in France, a typical part of the traditional breakfast. It is supposed to be prepared and served hot every morning. These are served warm with either sweet or savory side dish and has a nutty coconut taste because of the coconut milk used.
In fact, the coconut milk I used was just enough to make the balls. These buns were traditionally prepared by wives of sailors before their departure so that they could have satisfying food that would store well during their travels. I simply went ahead with this recipe and didn't look for a different source. Later when I checked it out, the final bread seem to be baked in different shapes. Mine were very buttery and not a soft bread. Quick bread does tend to be like that.
I enjoyed mine slathered with mango jam. I normally check to ensure I don't repeat the props or similar composition, in consecutive days while doing Mega Marathon. However, without realizing, I seem to have repeated the jam bottles, it so happened that both days used the same set of jams.
Anyway, these quick bread make a good snack as well. I don't think I had another choice for this letter and quite enjoyed making this.
Today is J for Johnny Cake from Belize
In the ABC Bake around the World series:
A for Afghan Biscuit from New Zealand
B for Brownie from the United States
C for Cheese Crackers with Parmesan from Italy
D for Devil's Food Cake from the United States
E for English Muffin Bread from the United Kingdom
F for Fougasse from France
G for Garlic Bread from India
H for Hot Cross Bun from England
I for Ischler Cookies are from Austria
Step By Step Pictures for making Johnny Cake
Johnny Cake from Belize
How to make Johnny Cake
In a wide bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, and mix with your fingertips till you get a crumbly texture.
Next, add the coconut milk and knead quickly until forming a smooth ball.
Now, divide the dough into golf sized balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let stand for 10 minutes.
Then, slightly flatten the balls. Prick in several places with a fork.
Preheat oven to 200 C. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Times vary greatly from one oven to another, so pay close attention to the color of the Johnny cakes.
Allow to cool down for 10 minutes, enjoy Johnny cakes hot or warm, open and filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
I served mine with jams and it was so yum!
Recipe
Johnny Cake from Belize
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk or coconut cream
Instructions
How to make Johnny Cake
- In a wide bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add the butter, and mix with your fingertips till you get a crumbly texture.
- Next, add the coconut milk and knead quickly until forming a smooth ball.
- Now, divide the dough into golf sized balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Then, slightly flatten the balls. Prick in several places with a fork.
- Pre-heat oven to 200 C. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Times vary greatly from one oven to another, so pay close attention to the color of the Johnny cakes.
- Allow to cool down for 10 minutes, enjoy Johnny cakes hot or warm, open and filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
- I served mine with jams and it was so yum!
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Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
Sounds quite easy! I am intrigued by how many varieties of bakes are coming up in the marathon... don't worry about the props! At times it is difficult to pull up the wardrobe when you have cooked more than two dishes and can't be bothered... 🙂
Sowmya:) says
This quick bread looks simple and so delicious! And the jams add to the temptation of the dish....should be repeated for every bake 🙂
Namratha says
Never heard of the Johnny cake before, learning a lot from this edition of the Marathon ???? The addition of coconut milk sounds great!
vaishalisabnani says
I read about these while searching for cakes,the name is deceptive , but thebake is interesting . Must have tasted awesome with coconut milk and those jams .
Harini-Jaya R says
When I was looking for the J recipes, I found this and had this as a backup 🙂 These look like some delicious quick bread, Valli.
Priya Suresh says
I have already tried Johnny cake but not as the baked version, that an another interesting way to dish out Johnny cakes, well done.
pumpkinfarmfood says
what a pick, loved it ...it is a like the scones version with coconut milk...nice name
Veena Krishna Kumar says
This is very new to me. Looks nice. Will bake it soon and didn't observe the repetition of jam bottles unless you mentioned
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
wow journey became johnny.. interesting. Love the cake and mango jam sounds so yum
Pavani says
That's a very simple and delicious looking Johnny cakes. They must have tasted amazing with that coconut milk and jam on them.
cookingwithsapana says
The name is very interesting and I am sure they must have tasted wonderful evening snack.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That is such a simple recipe and love the coconut flavor in the Johnny cake. I would love to make this sometime.
ruchi indu says
seems to be a very simple recipe. Would definitely try.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
That is so lovely Valli.. I loved reading the history of the cake!!