Dominican (Commonwealth) Bakes and Saltfish

Ingredients

• 400g salted cod, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Vegetable oil, for frying bakes

Instructions

1. 1Boil the soaked salted cod in fresh water for 15-20 minutes to further reduce saltiness, then drain, cool, and flake the fish, discarding skin and bones.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion, tomato, and scotch bonnet pepper until softened.
3. 3Add the flaked saltfish to the pan and cook, stirring, until well combined and heated through, about 5-8 minutes.
4. 4For the bakes, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then rub in the butter until crumbly.
5. 5Gradually add water, kneading until a smooth, soft dough forms; divide into small balls and flatten into discs.
6. 6Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the bake discs until puffed and golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. 7Drain the fried bakes on paper towels.
8. 8Split each bake open and fill with a generous spoonful of the saltfish mixture, serving warm.

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