How you make bajan bakes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a distinct flavor and is often considered healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: shortening

Margarine can reduce saturated fat content.

Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg in a bowl.

Stir the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring until you achieve a smooth consistency that is not too runny or too firm.

Prepare a frying pan by adding enough oil to cover the bottom, but not deep-frying the bakes.

Heat the oil until hot enough for frying.

Once the oil is hot, use a spoon to drop the batter into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it.

Fry the bakes until they are golden brown on one side, then flip them over to cook the other side.

Once cooked, remove the bakes from the oil and place them on parchment paper or paper towels to absorb excess grease.

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