Ingredients
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4
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4
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1
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1/4
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1
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1 1/2
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1
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Directions
Mama’s Fry Bakes ( St. Vincent and the Grenadines),West Indian breakfast bread. Fry bakes is the Trinidadian name. The rest of the Caribbean calls this Johnny Cakes. According to Cte-i, Cte-L: Trinidad & Tobago Dictionary, by John Mendes, 1986, “A Johnny Bake was originally called a journey bake, cooked especially so that it will remain edible on a long journey.” It is a simple dough which can be roasted baked or fried. Stuff it with cheese, or with fried fish, or sausages or Recipe #220176 (salted cod fish). They are delicious plain, warm and slathered in butter. My ‘Mama’ (Grandma) on Canouan Island in the Grenadines made the best fried bakes that I know. I have tried to re-create her recipe. The yeast in this recipe is my personal preference. Traditionally this recipe does not use yeast. Will yield a marginally denser (no less delicious) bake without the yeast.,I love this recipe and it came out just like i always wanted.,Can we bake it
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Steps
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1
Done
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If not Using Yeast, Omit Step 6. the Dough Can Be Rolled Out and Fried Immediately. |
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2
Done
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Mix Together the Flour, Salt, Baking Powder and Yeast. |
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3
Done
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Rub in the Shortening. |
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4
Done
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Add Sufficient Water to the Flour Mixture to Make a Smooth Dough. |
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5
Done
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Knead Dough Lightly Until Smooth. |
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6
Done
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Cover With a Damp Cloth and Leave Dough to Relax For Hr). |
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7
Done
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After Dough Has Rested For Hour, Divide and Shape Into 12 Balls. |
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8
Done
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Roll Each Ball of Dough on a Lightly Floured Surface, to 1/4 " Thick and 3 1/2" Round. |
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9
Done
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Fry in Hot Oil Until Brown on Both Sides. |
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10
Done
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Put on Paper Towels to Absorb Excess Oil. |
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11
Done
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These Freeze Well and Can Be Reheated in the Microwave. |
