Bakes with Cheese (Antigua)

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until you get a coarse crumb.
3. Add the grated cheese and the lukewarm water little by little to form a soft dough.
4. Knead for 3 minutes, then let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
5. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and flatten them into discs about 1 cm thick.
6. Fry them in oil at around 170 °C for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden and the cheese has melted.
7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.