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Fry jacks

Small flat breads, deep-fried until puffed and golden, with a soft yet crisp texture. They are eaten at breakfast with beans, eggs or cheese.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

354 kcal per serving

Protein
8.6 g
Carbohydrates
43.6 g
of which sugars
2.1 g
Fat
15.2 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  2. Add the melted butter, then gradually add the lukewarm water while kneading until you have a soft dough that no longer sticks.
  3. Cover and leave to rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 balls and flatten each into a disc about 1 cm thick.
  5. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep pan and fry the discs for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they puff up and turn golden.
  6. Drain them on kitchen paper and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Sprinkle the still-warm fry jacks with sugar and cinnamon.

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