Belizean Fry Jacks, Fry Cake

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: shortening

Margarine can reduce saturated fat content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter dough.

Put 2 cups of flour in a bowl.

Add 1 egg to the flour.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder.

Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt.

Melt a little butter in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds and add it to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients with your hands, or use a fork or spoon if preferred.

Pour water into the mixture a little at a time, kneading the dough as you go.

Knead the dough until it is not too mushy.

Let the dough sit for about 10-15 minutes if you have time, otherwise you can skip this step.

Cut the dough into small pieces and roll them into little balls.

Let the dough balls sit for about 5 minutes before frying.

Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat, enough to cover the bottom.

Flatten each dough ball in a circular motion.

Cut a small slit in the middle of each flattened dough using a knife.

Check the oil for heat by dropping a little dough in to see if it bubbles.

Fry the dough for about 2 minutes, flipping once or twice until golden brown.

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