Jackass Corn

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Ingredients

1 cup of Coconut (shredded)
1 cup of Flour (all-purpose)
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
½ cup Brown Sugar
¼ teaspoon of Sea Salt (any salt is good)
½ teaspoon of Nutmeg (grated)
two fingers pinch of Cinnamon powder (optional)
½ teaspoon of Ginger (mashed)

Cooking Instructions

First, de-shell a coconut. Use a grater to shred it.
Second, combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
After that, Knead the dough on a baking board lightly floured.
Use a rolling pin flatten the dough very thin.
Next, use a knife cut 2 inches squares.
Now, grease a baking tray, then put the jackass corn on it.
Remember to preheat your over 8 minutes before you bake.
Set the oven at 375F bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Allow to cool. You are finish making jackass corn, Jamaica's original.

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