Bake for Bake and Salt Fish
Greetings, fellow food explorers! Today, we're delving into the heart of Guyanese cuisine with a spotlight on a beloved sidekick that steals the show – Guyanese Bake. Picture golden-brown, fluffy clouds of delight made with a simple yet magical blend of flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and butter. Join us on this culinary journey as we discover the art of creating the perfect Bake, designed to be the ultimate partner for the iconic Guyanese Salt Fish.
Ingredients for the Bake Symphony: Our journey begins with the elemental dance of ingredients – flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and butter. This symphony of flavors is carefully orchestrated to create the golden crust and fluffy interior that defines Guyanese Bake. Imagine the kitchen as a stage, and each ingredient playing its part in the creation of this culinary masterpiece.
The Art of Kneading and Folding: As we delve into the hands-on process, envision a ballet of kneading and folding. The dough, a blank canvas, transforms under skilled hands, absorbing the essence of each ingredient. It's a tactile and sensory experience, where the magic happens with each turn and fold.
Baking Bliss: The kitchen comes alive with the aroma of Bake as it fries. Picture the golden crust forming, creating a mouthwatering anticipation for the fluffy goodness within. It's a moment of frying bliss that signals the nearing completion of this culinary adventure.
Pairing Perfection: Guyanese Bake is not just a side dish; it's a pairing perfection when served alongside the iconic Salt Fish. Imagine the delicate flakiness of the salt fish mingling with the soft interior of the Bake. Each bite is a dance of textures and flavors, a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of Guyana.
Ingredients
2 Cup Flour
4 Tsp Baking Power
Pinch of salt
4 Tbs of Sugar
1/2 Tbs Butter
Milk
Water
Recipe
Mix all of your dry ingredients.
Heat some oil in a pan
Add in your room temp butter, milk and water.
Let rise for 15-30 mins as you make your saltfish
Use a rolling pin to roll your bake out till it is about 1/2 thick
Fry until Golden brown and crispy.
