Guyanese Fried Bakes

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Golden fried bakes, also known as "float" in some parts of the Caribbean, are a beloved staple in Guyanese households. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine: Guyanese

Keyword: fried

Servings: Pieces

Calories: 105kcal

Cost: $4

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 tsp double-acting baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp lard chilled and cut into ¼-inch bits
2 tsp sugar dissolved in ¼ cup of cold water
Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a deep bowl. Add the chilled bits of lard.
2 cups flour, 2 tsp double-acting baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp lard
Mix the Dough: Quickly rub the flour and lard together with your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
Add Liquid: Pour in the sugar-water mixture all at once and toss to combine. Gather the dough into a ball. If the dough crumbles, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time until it holds together.
2 tsp sugar
Form the Bakes: Pinch off about 2 tablespoons of dough for each bake. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it into a round about 3 inches in diameter and ¼ inch thick.
Heat Oil: Pour oil into the skillet to a depth of about ¼ inch and heat until hot but not smoking.
Vegetable oil for frying
Fry the Bakes: Fry 4–5 bakes at a time for about 3 minutes on each side, turning them with a slotted spoon. Adjust the heat as needed so they cook evenly without burning.
Drain and Serve: Once golden brown, transfer the bakes to paper towels to drain. Serve warm or at room temperature, with butter, cheese, or your favorite topping.

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