Hi three ladys & a man,

Hopeful this works for u, I am from St. Thomas and I make them on Saturdays with fry fish  or with salt fish:)

Johnny Cake

3 cups flour

1 tablesppon baking opwder

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup shortening

2/3 cup water or milk, or enough to make dough

If frying need oil and fryer:  If baking need sheet pan

Mix dry ingredients together.  Cut in shortening, or  rub in with fingers.  Add water or milk slowly, just enough to make soft dough.  Knead a few times until dough is smoooth and hold together.  Let rest for 10-20 minutes.  Shape into rounds; flatten in your hand (real islands know the deal) or flatten out, prick with fork.  Ensure that you oil is hot if frying and place in fryer.  Fry at medium-high heat over stove, turning several times, until brown and crusty on both sides. it should take 15-20 minutes.

If baking bake at 350 until done.

Resting means covering with a clean kitchen towel or just turn a  bowl over the dough

Enjoy!