The Dominican version of the Johnny cakes, this is an appetizer that you will find in Boca Chica beach, and can always buy from a street vendor. Make smaller versions and...

I hope you remember me I am the girl whose parents are from Sabana de la Mar, and what many know as yaniqueques are Hojuelas to me. I finally received my "Dominican Cookbook" and the recipe for pan de coco is the recipe for what I call yaniqueques!!!! Sabana by boat and only boat is 45 min away from Samana. Whenever I visit DR I make sure to have yaniqueques w/ cafe con leche every morning! So you see, my yaniqueque recipe is in your book after all!!! Can't wait to try it out!

Ok... I have notcied a big difference in my recipie. I use orange Juice, and less Baking soda... Yaniqueque is supposed to be very similar to the dough for pastelitos but yet a bit of sweetness added. Heck I have even made a huge ball of yaniqueque so then I can use some for pastelitos. To the person that tried it... With all due respect to Tia Clara! Try adding only a pinch of baking soda... and 3 tables spoons of OJ and 1 TBSP of water... And to make it even a sweeter treat, top it with powederd sugar. I don't if is something my family only does but hey it works! I am glad to share this with all of you. This is truely the beauty of cooking...

I have never heard of a sweet version, but your version sounds interesting too.

DIOS MIO!!! i loveeeeeeeee this.. i love to make and i love it more to eat yes dominicana22 in the mornings. from the guy dat wakes u up @ 6 yellin " Yaniqueque, jugo, china" ahhhhhh... ....

Hi, i grew up spending all Easter, Summer, and Christmas vacation in the DR. I loved eating Yaniqueques in Boca Chica. I tried making some last night, but with only 3 table spoons of water, it seemed that the flour barely got wet, very powdery. What did i do wrong? Help please! i'd love to make some for Thanksgiving. Thanks!

Add a little bit more water, try to go slow as not to overdo it.