Montserrat Fried Bakes
Round bites of soft dough, fried until golden. This recipe uses a Johnny Cakes formula documented as a foundation for fried doughs known in Montserrat; the four servings and preparation times are estimates.
In Montserrat, bakes are described as a rounded fried accompaniment. This version follows a fried-dough formula published as a Johnny Cakes foundation: shape small portions, flatten them slightly, and fry. Hands-on preparation and the four servings are estimates.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDepends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Baking powder
Ingredients without verified allergen data 6
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Wheat flour, Salt, Sugar, Unsalted butter, Milk, Vegetable oil.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Mix the dry ingredients
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and, if desired, the sugar.
Ready to continue when: The dry ingredients are evenly combined.
3 min - 02
Make the dough
Rub the cold butter into the mixture with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add the milk and mix just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead gently for one or two minutes.
Ready to continue when: The dough holds together and no loose flour remains in the bowl.
7 min - 03
Rest the dough
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The dough has rested covered for about 30 minutes.
30 min - 04
Shape the portions
Divide the dough into small portions, shape them into balls about the size of golf balls, and flatten them slightly with your fingers or a rolling pin.
Ready to continue when: The portions are round and slightly flattened.
5 min - 05
Fry the bakes
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the portions until golden on one side, turn them, and brown the other side. Drain on paper towels.
Ready to continue when: Both sides are golden and excess oil has drained onto the paper.
20 min
Ingredients
Identity of bakes
Documented
In Montserrat, bakes are described as a rounded fried accompaniment. Fried dough preparations have different names on the island and across the region.
Sources and scope
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.