How To Make Bara or Flatbread for Trini Doubles

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Combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a sprinkle of turmeric powder in a bowl.

Slowly add warm water to the flour mixture until it forms a loose dough, mixing until combined.

The dough should be tacky and sticky but not stiff; do not knead too much.

Rub the dough with some oil to help bring it together.

Cover the dough with cling wrap and leave it to rise.

Take out small pieces of dough and press them out on an oiled surface, making them as thin as possible.

Prepare a container with paper towels and a cover to keep the fried dough warm.

Fry the pressed dough in hot oil for a few seconds on each side until golden brown, flipping quickly.

Remove the fried dough and place it in the container, covering it immediately to keep warm.

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