Trinidadian Bake (Fried Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 Tassen All-purpose flour
• 2 Teelöffel Baking powder
• 1/2 Teelöffel Salt
• 2 Esslöffel Sugar
• 2 Esslöffel Butter (cold, cubed)
• 3/4 Tasse Milk (or water, approx.)
• 2 Tassen Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add milk and knead into a soft, pliable dough. The dough should be slightly sticky.
4. Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces and roll into flat round or oval shapes (about 1/2 cm thick).
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet over medium heat (about 170-175°C / 340-350°F).
7. Carefully place the dough discs into the hot oil and fry in batches.
8. Fry until golden brown and puffed, flipping once.
9. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve hot, often sliced open and filled.

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