Bahamian Johnny Bread Recipes

BAHAMIAN JOHNNY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 11x15 baking pan and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder and then add the sugar and salt. With your fingers, gently knead in the stick of butter until well incorporated in the mixture. Add in the eggs, vegetable oil, milk and water and mix well with a spoon until the texture of your mixture is between that of a bread dough and the batter of a cake mix, adding more water if necessary.
• Pour mixture into greased pan and bake for 30mins. Brush the melted butter over the top and continue to bake for another 15 mins or until golden brown and butter knife comes out clean from the middle.
• Cut in squares and serve warm with butter or jam.

BAHAMIAN - JOHNNY CAKE

Steps:

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

BAHAMIAN JOHNNY CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Combine dry ingredients and cut in the butter until pea sized. Add milk to make a soft dough and knead until smooth. Let dough rest for about 10 minutes.
• 2. You can use either of these cooking methods: Heat a cast iron skillet on very low to medium low heat on the stove top and grease well. Roll out the dough into a disk that neatly fits in the pan. Grill on each side about 10-15 minutes being careful not to burn it. Flipping it is a challenge. I used 2 spatulas in tandem. Check for doneness and cut into wedges and eat. This is how they do it in the Bahamas.
• 3. OR place the dough in a greased 8 or 9 inch round or square pan. Pierce the top with a fork and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with milk, return to oven and bake for 5 minutes more. Then EAT IT.

BAHAMAS: JOHNNY CAKE (CORN BREAD)

Steps:

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

BAHAMIAN JOHNNY CAKE

Steps:

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