Fry Bakescaribbean Saint Lucia Recipes

CARIBBEAN FRIED BAKES + SALTFISH

Steps:

• Proof the yeast: Add 1/3 cup of lukewarm water + 1 tbsp sugar + yeast. Allow to sit for 5 mins until a foam is formed.
• In a bowl, add flour and butter. Incorporate well by using your fingertips.
• Add salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking powder and sugar. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients.
• Add yeast and water then mix to form a dough ball.
• Knead mixture for about 5 mins into a smooth ball.
• Using your hand or knife section dough into 14 equal parts or your desired number. Then form each part into a ball.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, sprinkle a bit of flour then lay the dough balls. Cover with a dish towel or clear wrap.
• Preheat oven to lowest temp (170 degrees) for 2 minutes. After allowing some air to escape, place tray into oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Flour surface and use the palm of your hand to pat all dough ball down into a thin circle (about 1/4 inch thick) then cover with a kitchen towel.
• Heat up your oil on high heat. Place the bake into the oil then reduce the heat to medium-high.
• Take a large spoon and baste the top of the bake with oil for 15 seconds. Flip then baste the new side for 15 seconds. Then allow bakes to cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip again and cook on opposite side for 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the bakes from the oil and place into a small foil pan or bowl lined with parchment paper or paper towel to drain any excess oil.
• Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
• Add 1/3 cup of oil to a skillet. Add garlic, onion, saltfish, and lemon juice then sauté for 3 mins.
• Add bell peppers, hot pepper, cilantro, tomatoes and scallions.
• Add chicken Bouillon, black pepper and creole seasoning to taste.
• Fry the saltfish for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
• Serve with fried bakes and enjoy!

ST LUCIA HOT BAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, butter and salt.
• Stir in milk and enough water to make a soft dough that is almost sticky to the touch; if it does become to sticky, you can knead it with a little flour to make it easier to handle.
• Once the dough is mixed, cover it and let it rest for at least half an hour.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil and heat that.
• Divide the dough into small balls, then flatten them to about 1/2-inch thick.
• Place dough in hot oil and cook until golden brown; turn over and cook the other side until medium brown.
• Repeat with remaining dough.