HOW TO MAKE GIZZADAS| JAMAICAN COCONUT TREAT| FULL RECIPE 🇯🇲

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

Cut in 1/2 cup of salted butter until the mixture resembles cornmeal.

Chill the water in the fridge before using it.

Add 1/2 cup of chilled water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface.

Cut the dough into desired shapes using a cutting tool.

Pinch the edges of the dough around your finger to seal, a technique called 'pinch me around'.

Poke holes in the dough (docking) to allow steam to escape and prevent sogginess.

Chill the docked dough in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

In a pot, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes and 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the pot.

Stir the mixture constantly until the water evaporates and it becomes sticky.

Fill the crust with the coconut mixture.

Bake the filled gizadas in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Let cool before serving.

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