Fried Bake / Float Recipe | Food Designer Arlene

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.

Welcome to the kitchen and introduce the recipe for fried bakes or floats.

In a mixer, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, yeast, and shortening.

Mix on high speed for about 2-3 minutes to incorporate air into the flour.

Gradually add lukewarm water until the dough is firm and not sticky.

Add a little salt and sugar for flavor while mixing.

Lightly flour the counter and form the dough into small balls, storing them in a dish to prevent sticking.

Mention that the dough balls can be frozen for later use, taking 5-8 minutes to defrost.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Roll out each dough ball to a thickness that is not too thick or thin.

Carefully place the rolled dough into the hot oil, laying it away from you for safety.

Wait for the dough to float to the top, indicating it is cooking properly.

Baste the top of the fry bake with hot oil to help it swell up.

Flip the fry bake to get color on the other side and ensure it is cooked through.

Finish frying the remaining bakes and mention a preference for cheese as a filling.

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