Bahamian Johnny Cake (Food o'del Mundo)

Johnny Cake

Source:  Food o'del Mundo.

Paige's Recipe Notes: (baked yummy!)

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup crisco or other shortening
• 2/3 cup milk

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients then cut in shortening until the size of rice grains. Add milk gradually, just enough to make dough soft. Knead dough until smooth then let it rest for about 10 minutes.
2. Place dough in greased 8 or 9 inch round or square pan. Pierce top of dough with a fork. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden. 
3. Remove from oven and baste top of bread with milk. Return to oven and allow to bake for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool a few minutes.