Johnny Cake (10 to 12 cakes)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 ounces margarine
1 egg
3 ounces evaporated milk
2 to 4 tablespoons water as needed
1 pinch of salt
Vegetable oil heated for deep-frying

Directions:
1. Add all of the ingredients to the flour.
2. Mix dough well and roll, with sprinkled flour, into balls that are approximately two and a half inches in diameter.
3. Flatten to a thickness of about half an inch with a rolling pin.
4. Drop each, one at a time into the hot oil and fry until dark golden brown on all sides.
5. Remove from frying pan and blot with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
6. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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