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Yaniqueques / Johnny Cake Tortillas
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Course
Appetizer, Flat Bread
Cuisine
Dominican Republic, International
Servings
5
Breads
Ingredients
All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1 cup
Baking Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Butter-2 tbs
Water - as needed
Oil For Deep Frying
Instructions
In a bowl mix together flour, salt, baking powder and butter.
Add enough water to make a firm dough.
Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
Knead the dough for a minute and divide it into five equal portions.
Roll each ball into a thin disc and with fork, make indentations along the edge.
For the inside, you can either prick all over with fork or with a knife make three slits.
Deep fry the breads until brown and crisp.
Serve it hot.