Belizean Fry Jacks

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp shortening or margarine
• 3/4 cup warm milk or water
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Refried beans, scrambled eggs and shredded cheese, for serving
• Honey, for serving

Before you cook

• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and rub in the shortening with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually stir in the warm milk until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
• Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Steps

1. Divide the dough into 4 pieces.
2. Roll each piece out on a floured surface into a thin circle.
3. Cut each circle in half and slice a small vent in the middle of each half.
4. Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 350°F.
5. Fry the dough pieces two at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown.
6. Drain the fry jacks on paper towels.
7. Tear each fry jack open and fill with beans, eggs and cheese, or serve plain with honey.