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Guyanese Float Bake

Cultural Context

Guyanese Float Bake is a beloved snack or breakfast item in Guyana, often enjoyed with various fillings or as a side to savory dishes. This dish reflects the country's diverse culinary heritage, influenced by African, Indian, and Indigenous cuisines. Today, Float Bake is commonly found at street vendors and homes, cherished for its fluffy texture and versatility, making it a staple in everyday meals.

GuyaneseGYmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup milk
3/4 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is the most economical option.

1

Add flour to a bowl.

2

Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg to the flour and whisk together.

3

Add brown sugar and continue to whisk until combined.

4

Add salted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5

Combine water and milk in a separate bowl and add to the flour mixture to form a dough.

6

Knead the dough on a work surface for about 1 to 1.5 minutes.

7

Place the dough in a bowl and rub softened butter over the top.

8

Let the dough sit for 30 to 45 minutes.

9

Flour the work surface and divide the dough into desired pieces, kneading and forming each into a ball.

10

Let the balls rest for about 10 minutes.

11

Roll each ball out to about half an inch thick using a rolling pin.

12

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.

13

Fry each piece until puffed up and golden, then remove from the oil.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlseparate bowlfloured surfacedamp clothdeep skilletpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Float BakeFried Bake

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