Pain Patate (haitian Style Fried Bread)

Pain Patate, also known as Haitian Style Fried Bread, is a popular Haitian snack made with sweet potatoes and spices. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Pain Patate (haitian Style Fried Bread)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  3. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the sweet potato mixture and gently drop it into the hot oil.
  4. Fry the bread until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the fried bread from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Repeat the frying process with the remaining sweet potato mixture.
  7. Serve the Pain Patate warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Slotted spoon Paper towels

Tools

Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve Pain Patate with a cup of Haitian coffee or hot chocolate for a delightful snack.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the bread to ensure a crispy texture.

Cost

$5