A Good Friday Traditional Meal | Fried Fish and Hot Cross Buns BAHAMIAN COOKING

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is cost-effective and still provides protein.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are widely available and provide similar sweetness.

hot cross bun dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat is more nutritious, while store-bought saves time.

Season the fish with lime juice, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes, then let them rest in a bowl for about 30 minutes to an hour.

Prepare the hot cross bun dough by mixing 2.5 cups of flour, 2/3 cup of sugar, and a yeast mixture (yeast, warm water, oil, sugar, flour) and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Add nutmeg, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup of evaporated milk, and salt to the flour mixture, then mix well.

Knead the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Place the dough in a bowl with a little butter, cover, and let it rise for 30 to 45 minutes until doubled in size.

Cut the dough into pieces to form small balls, cover, and let them rise for another 25 to 30 minutes.

Prepare the topping by whipping egg whites and adding 2/3 cup of sugar and flavoring, then mix until creamy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the buns for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Fry the fish for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown, using a pot cover to shield from splatter.

Remove the fried fish and drain on paper towels, then serve alongside the hot cross buns.

Cooking Techniques

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