🇬🇾Guyanese butter flap/cheese flap bread| recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor with healthier fats.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: unbleached flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in sugar, then add milk and vanilla extract.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead gently on a floured surface.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or glass.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry each circle until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, optionally with honey or syrup.

Cooking Techniques

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