Guyanese Fried Bakes
Traditional Guyanese fried bakes, also known as Trini floats, are delicious deep-fried circles of dough.
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Instructions
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Heat oil in a deep pan to 350 F.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and optional cinnamon in a large bowl.
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Rub butter into the flour mixture until sandy, then gradually add water to form a soft dough.
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Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes on a floured surface, rub with oil, cover, and rest for at least 30 minutes.
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Knead the rested dough for 1 minute, divide into 10 equal balls, and roll each into a 3 1/2- to 4-inch disk.
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Fry dough disks in batches; spoon hot oil over the tops to puff them, then flip and cook until browned.
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Remove fried bakes, drain excess oil on paper towels, and serve hot.