Belizeans Favourite Foods/Erleen Godfrey

Fry Jacks

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
15-18 each N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 cups flour 750g 1/2 to 1 tsp salt 2ml 3 tsps baking powder (level) 10 ml
1-1/2 tblsps shortening 15 ml 1-1/2 cup water 375ml vegetable oil for deep or shallow frying



1 Sift flour in mixing bowl. Add baking powder and salt.
2 Cut shortening into flour.
3 Add water to make a soft but not sticky dough.
4 Knead lightly on floured board.
5 Cut into rounds. Let rest for 30 minutes or more.
6 Flatten and cut each round in 4-6 pieces.
7 Heat frying pan. Add fat.
8 Fry on each side until golden brown. Serve hot. Good for breakfast.

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