Sift the dry ingredients and form a well. Rub the buttery spread (or veg shortening) into the flour until crumbly, add sufficient milk and water to make a firm dough.
Knead well, adding more flour if too sticky, then allow to rest for 30 minutes.
Gently flatten into a baking pan (height of 2 inches), prick with fork on dough's surface and bake in a moderate oven-350deg for approximately 35 minutes. Should be lightly browned on top and done in the middle.
We serve it with a broth based soup called "souse" or eat it with tea/coffee or you can top with vegan soy "cheese" and melt. We also use preserves/jams on top.
The locals sing the song about this bread... "Mama bake a Johnny Cake, Christmas coming!..." http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/trackdetail.aspx?itemid=8487 [1]