COCONUT FRY BREAD (AKA COCONUT BAKE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO)

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, knead together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, butter, water, coconut milk and coconut flakes. Let rest for 1 hour.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven.
  • Divide the dough into 3- to 4-inch balls and press flat. In batches, deep-fry until light- to golden-brown.

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