Fry Jacks Belize
Take a flavorful journey to Belize with these golden, crispy Fry Jacks—an irresistible staple of Belizean breakfast cuisine. Made with just a few pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of vegetable oil, these fried dough triangles puff up beautifully and deliver a soft, flaky texture inside. Quick and easy to prepare, Fry Jacks are ready in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal addition to any morning spread. Serve them warm and pair with your favorite sweet or savory toppings, from honey and jam to refried beans, scrambled eggs, or cheese. Perfectly versatile and delightfully satisfying, this Fry Jacks recipe lets you bring a taste of Belize to your kitchen table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles crumbs.
Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the dough until it is smooth and slightly elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour as needed.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a round disc approximately 5-6 inches in diameter.
Cut each disc into quarters to create triangle shapes.
In a large, deep skillet, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place a few triangles of dough into the hot oil, being sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the fry jacks are golden brown and puffed up.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fry jacks to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with your choice of accompaniments, such as refried beans, scrambled eggs, honey, or even cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1866 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.9 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
