# Fried Jacks

This video shows how to make simple Fried Jacks that puff up nicely when fried, perfect for dinner.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 cups flour
- 2 tbs baking powder
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tbs salt
- water
- oil

## Instructions

1. Add 3 cups of flour to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
5. Slowly pour water into the mixture while mixing with your hands until a dough forms.
6. Transfer the dough to a clean kitchen counter.
7. Knead the dough well by pushing and pulling it.
8. Divide the dough into 12 equal balls.
9. Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest.
10. Flatten each dough ball into a round, thin disc.
11. Cut each disc in half.
12. Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.
13. Carefully place the dough halves into the hot oil.
14. Fry until golden brown and puffed up, turning as needed.
15. Remove the fried jacks from the pan and place them on a plate.
16. Serve the fried jacks with your preferred sides, such as bacon, dip, and cheese.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- kitchen counter
- clean kitchen towel
- knife or dough cutter
- frying pan
- tongs
- plate

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Fpobwd59X/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/920213ff-ede2-4ff1-83a0-1910f379a9ff
- Extracted: 2025-10-28

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