Dominican Bakes

Ingredients

• 4 cups All purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1/2 tbs Sugar
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 ½ tbsp Butter
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Directions

1. Step 1: Combine dry ingredients and mix (flour, salt, and baking powder)
2. Step 2: Add lightly melted butter mix.
3. Step 3: Gradually add lukewarm milk.
4. Step 4: Gently knead the dough with hands.
5. Step 5: The dough should not be firm but with a sticky consistency.
6. Step 6: Separate into small portions in the shapes of balls based on the desired size.
7. Step 7: Let the balls rest for 15 – 20 minutes covered with a towel or saran wrap.
8. Step 8: Flatten dough using hands, using your thumb to press dough in
9. Step 9: Deep fry in a saucepan (I use a saucepan because the frying pan is too wide, and I'll need to use too much oil to deep fry). Use medium heat.
10. Step 10: Turn over on the other side when dough strarts getting brown, then turn over to brown the other side
11. Step 11: Enjoy with your favorite side