Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 C sugar
• 1/2 C unsalted butter
• 2/3 C whole milk

Directions

• Combine the dry ingredients and cut in the butter until pea sized.
• Add milk
• Knead until smooth
• Let dough rest for 10 minutes
• Put into a greased 8-9” square or round pan
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes
• Remove and brush with milk… cook 5 more minutes

Notes

• When making Johnny Cakes, it's often recommended to use cold butter, rather than room temperature butter. Here's why:
• Cold Butter Benefits
• Flaky texture: Cold butter helps create a flaky, tender crumb in Johnny Cakes.
• Better structure: The cold butter doesn't melt and mix into the dough as easily, allowing for a more tender and layered texture.
• Tips
• Use cold ingredients: Keep your butter, milk, and other ingredients chilled to help maintain the dough's structure.
• Don't overmix: Mix the dough just until the ingredients come together, then stop mixing to prevent developing the gluten in the flour.

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