OLD FASHION BAJAN BAKES

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a distinct flavor and is often considered healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: shortening

Margarine can reduce saturated fat content.

Sift 2 cups of flour into a bowl.

Add 3/4 cups of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the flour.

Mix all the dry ingredients together.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence to a glass of water.

Make a well in the dry mixture and pour the water with vanilla essence into the center.

Mix until you achieve the desired texture for the dough.

Heat oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Drop portions of the dough into the hot oil to fry.

Flip the bakes to ensure they cook evenly on both sides.

Remove the bakes from the oil once golden brown and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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