Coconut Fried Bakes

Coconut Fried Bakes: A Caribbean Delight
Coconut Fried Bakes hold a special place in Caribbean, particularly Guyanese, breakfast traditions. The addition of coconut milk elevates these bakes to a new level, imparting a subtle, aromatic sweetness to the dough. Perfect for pairing with savory dishes like ackee and saltfish, these bakes offer a delightful crispy exterior with a soft, airy interior—ideal for filling.

Ingredients

🌾 4 cups All-purpose flour, any brand
📍 2 teaspoons Baking powder, any brand
🥄 1/4 cup Sugar, any brand
🧂 Pinch of Salt, any brand
🍂 Dash of Cinnamon, any brand
🧈 2 tablespoons Margarine, cold, any brand, substitute butter if preferred
🥥 1 cup Coconut milk, any brand
🪔 3-4 cups Oil for deep frying, any brand, poured from clear bottle with green cap

Instructions

1- Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large stainless steel mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
• Use a metal fork to mix ingredients until evenly distributed.

2- Add Margarine:

• Add cold margarine to the mixture.
• Rub the margarine into the flour using your fingers until the mix resembles coarse crumbs.

3- Form Dough:

• Make a well in the center and pour in the coconut milk.
• Mix gently with your hands to form a soft dough.
• Knead lightly until smooth; add flour if sticky. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

4- Rest Dough:

• Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

5- Roll and Cut Dough:

• Lightly flour your surface. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness using a marble rolling pin.
• Cut the dough into rounds with a circular cutter.
• Gather leftover dough, knead briefly, and roll again to make additional rounds.

6- Prepare Oil:

• In a ceramic-coated pot, heat oil sufficient for deep frying.
• Test oil by dropping a small piece of dough in; it's ready if it floats and sizzles.

7- Fry Bakes:

• Fry dough circles in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
• Spoon hot oil over them to help puff up.
• Turn bakes once golden brown on one side. Fry until evenly golden.

8- Drain Bakes:

• Remove using a metal slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Prep Time: 45-60 minutes
Cook Time: A few minutes per batch
Total Time: 1.5 hours
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Mixing bowl (any brand), Fork (any brand), Measuring spoons/cups (any brand), Rolling pin (marble with wooden handles, any brand), Circular cutter (stainless steel, any brand), Pot (ceramic-coated, any brand), Slotted spoon (metal, any brand), Paper towels (any brand)

Cooking Tips

• Use baking powder for light, fluffy bakes.
• Margarine is preferred over butter for its higher water content.
• Proper kneading and resting of the dough are essential for texture.
• Spoon hot oil onto bakes to assist in puffing and crisping.

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Coconut Fried Bakes

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