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                                 Floats

Recipe By     : Caribbean Cookbook by Rita Springer
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Caribbean

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4      c             Flour
  2      ts            Yeast
  1 1/2  ts            Salt
    1/2  c             Shortening
                       Water -- warm
                       Oil -- for frying

Sift flour and salt. Rub in fat and make ity resemble bread crumbs.
Use a little warm water to mix yeast and add to the flour mixture.
Knead lightly until smooth, leave to rise untild doubled in bulk. Cut
in pieces and roll into small balls. Allow to rise for 15 minutes.
Flatten to 1/4" thick. Fry in hot oil, drain and serve hot.


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