FRIED BAKES OR FLOATS

Fried Bakes or Floats image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 bakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup warm water
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

Using a sieve over a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and, using your fingertips, work it into the flour mixture to form pea-sized pieces. While stirring with a wooden spoon, slowly add water in a stream, until the flour starts to leave the sides of the bowl. When dough is soft, but not sticky, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface.
Knead the dough, divide and roll the dough into small balls the size of golf balls. Cover the dough balls with a damp paper towel, covered by a regular kitchen towel, and let rest for 10 minutes.
Knead the dough balls for a second time until smooth and soft to the touch, and let rest, covered again with the 2 towels, about 10 minutes more.
Using a rolling pin, roll each dough ball into a 4-inch disk
Pour the oil into a wok to a depth of 2 inches. Place the pot over medium heat and heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 375 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the dough disks, turning once, until golden brown and puffed, about 30 seconds per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with Trinidadian dal, rice, and bhaji, or your favorite stew or casserole.

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Jovan Igic

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fried bakes turned out flat and greasy. I'll have to try again.

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These fried bakes are the perfect comfort food. They're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I could eat them every day!

JJ- GAMING

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I love that this recipe uses mashed potatoes. It's a great way to use up leftovers and it makes the fried bakes extra fluffy.

Osaf Asif

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These fried bakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.

Khayal Muhammad

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I'm allergic to wheat, so I made these fried bakes with gluten-free flour. They were just as delicious as the traditional version!

Rameez Hussain

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I made these fried bakes in my air fryer and they turned out perfectly! A healthier way to enjoy this delicious treat.

David Hulme

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These fried bakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.

Faghs Shhshs

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I'm not a big fan of fried food, but these fried bakes were surprisingly light and not greasy at all.

Ahan Islam

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I've been making fried bakes for years and this recipe is the best I've tried. The dough is so light and fluffy.

Sadia Parveen

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These fried bakes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some herbs and spices next time.

Umar Farooq7935

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I made these fried bakes for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

Angel Fritts

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I'm a big fan of fried dough, and these fried bakes did not disappoint. They were crispy, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious.

Md rashad Md

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These fried bakes were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still tasty. I think I'll try baking them next time.

Robert Barajas

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I added a bit of grated cheese and chopped green onions to the dough, and it turned out amazing! This is a great recipe to experiment with.

Joydeb roy Joy

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I was skeptical about frying dough, but these fried bakes were surprisingly light and airy. I'll definitely be making these again for breakfast or brunch.