Recipes
FRY BAKE 1
Ingredients
3½ cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 small pack instant yeast
1 tbsp shortening
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1½ cups warm water
Oil for frying
Directions
- Place all dry ingredients in a bowl. Rub shortening into the dry ingredients.
- Add warm water and mix to form soft dough. It may be necessary to add a little more water. Knead for a few minutes to and shape into a smooth ball.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let dough rise for approximately 45 mins - 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and knead again for a few minutes. Form into balls and let rise again just about 10 - 15 minutes.
- Flatten with rolling pin and fry in hot oil. Add the bakes in batches,: fry on 1 side, when the bakes rise, flip on the other side and finish cooking. Drain on absorbent paper.
- Serve with your choice of filling.