Snack

Dominican Bakes

Soft, lightly sweetened Dominican fried dough rounds with a golden exterior and tender center.

  • 35 min
  • 430 kcal
  • Vegetarian

Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings, plenty to share.

Dominican Bakes

Ingredients

For 8 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder, and mix.

  2. Step 2:

    Add the lightly melted butter and mix.

  3. Step 3:

    Gradually add the lukewarm milk.

  4. Step 4:

    Gently knead the dough with your hands.

  5. Step 5:

    The dough should not be firm; it should have a sticky consistency.

  6. Step 6:

    Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into balls of your desired size.

  7. Step 7:

    Cover the balls with a towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 15–20 minutes.

    15–20 min
  8. Step 8:

    Flatten the dough balls with your hands, using your thumb to press an indentation into the dough.

  9. Step 9:

    Deep-fry in a saucepan over medium heat. A saucepan is recommended because a frying pan is too wide and would require too much oil for deep-frying.

  10. Step 10:

    When the dough starts to brown, turn it over to brown the other side.

  11. Step 11:

    Enjoy with your favorite side.

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