Dominican Yaniqueques

Steps

• 1

  Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together.
• 2

  Add melted butter and mix until well combine.
• 3

  Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, until you achieve a dough that is easy to handle and not sticky.
• 4

  Knead with your hands and form small balls of the same size (about eight).
• 5

  Roll them out with a rolling pin on a floured surface, forming rough edge circles.
• 6

  Pinch each dough circle with a fork on the center to allow the dough not to rise too much while frying.
• 7

  Preheat oil over medium heat and, when the oil is hot, bring it down just a bit and fry the yaniqueques.
• 8

  Once fried, place them on a platter lined with paper towel to absorb any excess oil and sprinkle them with salt.