How to Make Dominican Bakes

Enjoy this simple Dominican bakes recipe with only seven ingredients

Prep time: PT30M

Cook time: PT20M

Rating

4.5 stars (2 reviews)

bakes,, codfish, fried dumpling

4 cups All-purpose flour or bread flour (I prefer to use unbleached bread flour)
1 tbsp Baking powder
¾ tbsp Salt
½ tbsp Sugar
2 cups Milk ((or water) slightly lukewarm. If you're using evaporated milk, make sure you dilute it with water half/half )
1½ tbsp Butter (slightly melted)
2 cups Vegetable oil (Not olive oil as it's not for frying. Make sure that the oil is enough to deep fry the bakes.)

Combine dry ingredients and mix (flour, salt, and baking powder)
Add lightly melted butter mix.
Gradually add lukewarm milk.
Gently knead the dough with hands.
The dough should not be firm but with a sticky consistency.
Separate into small portions in the shapes of balls based on the desired size.
Let the balls rest for 15 - 20 minutes covered with a towel or saran wrap.
Flatten dough using hands, using your thumb to press dough in
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.
Turn over on the other side when dough strarts getting brown, then turn over to brown the other side
Enjoy with your favorite side