Johnny Cakes

Ingredients

 * 4 cups flour
 * 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
 * 1.5 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 cup butter or margarine
 * 1/2 cup cold water
 * 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture forms marble-sized doughballs. Add the water 1 teaspoon at a time, just enough to bring the dough together with a firm consistency.
 * 2) Heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying pot over medium-low heat until hot
 * 3) Break off pieces and Form the dough into slightly flattened biscuits, about 2 inches across. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough well, for about five minutes.
 * 4) Fry the Johnny Cakes, uncrowded, in the hot oil only until they become golden--(Approx about 2- 3 minutes)
 * 5) Remove the Johnny cakes with and drain on a paper towels to absorb the extra vegetable oil.
 * 6) Johnny cakes are usually served for breakfast with Bully Beef or ackees.