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Yaniqueques / Johnny Cake Tortillas

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.