Belizean Fry Jacks

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor and is considered healthier.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

Put 2 cups of flour into a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of shortening, 2.5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

Mix the ingredients together until the shortening is broken down and the mixture is smooth.

Gradually add 1 cup of water to the mixture and continue mixing until combined.

Roll the dough into a log shape.

Cut the log in half, then cut each half into smaller pieces to form the fry jacks.

Heat a heavy-bottomed pan with vegetable oil, ensuring it's not too hot to prevent burning.

Flatten each piece of dough slightly before placing it in the hot oil.

Fry the dough until it puffs up and turns golden brown, flipping as necessary.

Remove the fry jacks from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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