Making a True Trini Fried Bake

What are the raising agents needed in a true Trini Fried Bake?

• yeast only

• baking powder only

• yeast and baking powder

• baking powder and butter

How can we ensure that the oil is ready for frying?

• insert a wooden spoon in the oil to look for bubbles

• place a small piece of dough in the pot and see if it floats

• use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the oil

• all of the above

We should use _______ water to add to our dough.

List a possible reason for the dough not doubling in size when placed to rest.

Name two things we can place over the kneaded dough to help it to double in size.

After kneading our dough, we can fry the bakes right away.

Is this statement True or False?

• True

• False

What ingredient helps to activate the yeast in the dough?

• sugar

• salt

• baking powder

• water

Yeast and baking powder can be added to the dough at the same time.

Is this statement True or False?

• True

• False

Which ingredient is responsible for giving the bakes the nice, brown colour when fried?

• oil

• butter

• sugar

• yeast

How long after rolling our dough into small balls or loya, should we let the dough rest before frying?