Belizean Fry Jacks | How To Make Belizean fry jacks (butter recipe)

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.

In a large bowl, add 2 cups of self-rising flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of room-temperature butter to the flour.

Blend these two ingredients together with a pastry cutter or fork.

Add a little less than 3/4 cup of room-temperature water.

Continue blending with the pastry cutter or fork to incorporate the ingredients as much as possible until a soft ball forms.

Once the soft ball is formed, begin kneading the dough on a floured surface.

If the dough is too sticky, continue to add flour to the kneading surface.

Knead the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is firm.

Form the kneaded dough into round balls and let them rest for about 15 to 25 minutes.

Divide the dough into two equal parts, roll into a log shape, and cut into smaller sizes.

Roll each piece of dough into small round balls, yielding about 10 round balls, then cut each round in half to yield about 20 pieces.

Place the round balls into a container and cover to let them rest for about 15 to 25 minutes.

Flour the work surface and flatten each piece of dough with your hands or a rolling pin.

Cut the flattened dough in half and let it rest while finishing the process with the remaining dough balls.

Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a frying pan for at least 10 minutes.

Drop two pieces of dough into the hot oil and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, flipping to cook the other side until golden brown.

Continue frying the dough in batches of two pieces at a time, adjusting the temperature if the oil becomes too hot.

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