Fried Jacks
Serves 12
Directions
- 1Add 3 cups of flour to a large mixing bowl.
- 2Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder.
- 3Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- 4Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 5Slowly pour water into the mixture while mixing with your hands until a dough forms.
- 6Transfer the dough to a clean kitchen counter.
- 7Knead the dough well by pushing and pulling it.
- 8Divide the dough into 12 equal balls.
- 9Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest.
- 10Flatten each dough ball into a round, thin disc.
- 11Cut each disc in half.
- 12Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.
- 13Carefully place the dough halves into the hot oil.
- 14Fry until golden brown and puffed up, turning as needed.
- 15Remove the fried jacks from the pan and place them on a plate.
- 16Serve the fried jacks with your preferred sides, such as bacon, dip, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tbs baking powder
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tbs salt
- water
- oil
Equipment
large mixing bowlmeasuring cups and spoonskitchen counterclean kitchen towelknife or dough cutterfrying pantongsplate
Tips
- You can use any oil you prefer instead of coconut oil.
- Slowly pour water into the flour mixture to avoid messing up the dough.
- Knead the dough well so it puffs up when fried.