World Cuisines

Johnny Cake (Bahamian)

Bahamas

The sweet griddle bread: johnny cake — a soft, slightly sweet pan bread of flour and cornmeal (Bahamian style is more cake than the traveller's biscuit), served with stew fish at breakfast or souse. Ingredients: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk or water, butter.

What it is

The sweet griddle bread: johnny cake — a soft, slightly sweet pan bread of flour and cornmeal (Bahamian style is more cake than the traveller's biscuit), served with stew fish at breakfast or souse. Ingredients: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk or water, butter. Recipe: 1) Mix a soft dough. 2) Rest briefly. 3) Bake in a skillet or oven until golden. 4) Serve warm, split, with stew fish or jam. Serve: at breakfasts and with chicken souse. Flavor: soft, sweet-edged, comforting. History: johnny cake (journey cake's descendant) crossed the Atlantic world; the Bahamas made it a breakfast bread. See also: Peas n' Rice, Conch Salad.

How we help

General guidance on this topic is free: on this page and on the call we explain what it is, why it happens and what options exist in general terms, valid in any country, without citing specific laws.

As a member you receive the full analysis of your case: we help you draft the letters and documents, give you references to the rules and laws applicable to your country and your type of condominium, and walk with you step by step until it is resolved.

Questions we ask to fine-tune the help

To fine-tune the help to your situation, as the conversation moves forward we ask you:

View this topic on the call page

Related topics

World Cuisines

Talk now — free call
Share