Description
Fried Breads (Yaniclecas) are fried, crispy and flaky breads that are sold along the beaches and marinas in Puerto Rico. An excellent accompaniment with your meals!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose presifted flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt (low sodium) or to taste
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup margarine (made with extra virgin olive oil)
- 1½ cups chilled skim milk
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients into a bowl and stir well.
- Add margarine and cut margarine thoroughly into flour.
- Pour milk into flour mixture and stir until dough holds together. Place dough onto a floured surface and shape dough into a ball.
- Knead dough until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Divide dough into 20 equal parts and shape them into 1½-inch balls with the palm of your hands.
- Roll each ball of dough into a 5-inch circle with a thickness of ¼ to ⅛ inches.
- Heat oil in skillet to 365°F. Fry dough until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the fried breads on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil
- Serve warm with a cup of strong Puerto Rican coffee or your favorite fish or meat.
Notes
Some individuals prefer a touch of sweetness and therefore, add a small amount of sugar. The size and thickness of the fried bread depends on your preference.
- Category: Breads and Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: Fried Bread, Arepas, Yaniclecas