Bakes recipe

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This is the bread that is served with shark to make the famous Maracas Bay Shark-and-Bake. The bakes are simple and quick to prepare.

Ingredients:

* 2 cups flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ cup butter
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* Water
* Vegetable oil for frying

Method:
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the shortening and sugar, and mix with a fork. Add enough water to make a dough and knead gently. Cut the dough into 4 to 6 pieces (depending on how large you want the bakes to be) and roll each piece into a ball. Let stand for a few minutes.

Flatten the balls of dough until they are about ¼ inch thick, and fry in hot oil until they are brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.