Johnny Cakes

I love these things. They're called Johnnycakes aka fried dumplings. They go well with Ackee and Saltfish on a Sunday morning. Simple and delicious, I hope you will like this one as well.
You will need the following 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

Simple ingredients, right? Well, preparing it is just as easy. 

• 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.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying pot over medium-low heat until hot
• 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.
• Fry the Johnny Cakes, uncrowded, in the hot oil only until they become golden--(Approx about 2- 3 minutes)
• Remove they Johnny cakes with and drain on a paper towels to absorb the extra vegetable oil.
• Johnny cakes are usually served for breakfast with Bully Beef or Ackees. (Serves 6)