- makes 6-8 serves
- preparation 15 minutes
- cooking 20 minutes
- difficulty Easy level
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-raising flour (or plain flour + 2 tsp baking powder)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup water, plus more if needed
- 1 tbsp oil or melted butter (optional)
- Softened butter, golden syrup, to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the water (and oil or butter, if using), mixing to a soft, slightly stick dough. Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces, then roll into balls. Flatten each ball into a disc around 1 cm thick.
- Heat a dry, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat, then cook each johnny cake for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden spots appear on the surface of the cake and the dough is cooked through. They should puff up slightly and sound hollow when tapped.
- Split or tear open while still warm. Spread with butter and a drizzle of golden syrup.
Want more from The Cook Up? Stream all the seasons here and for free at SBS On Demand.
Cook’s Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
Share
SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food
Have a story or comment? Contact Us
