Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cupall-purpose flour
• 1/2 cupcornmeal
• 6 tbspsugar
• 2 tspbaking powder
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1 tspvanilla extract
• 3/4 cupmilk
• oil, for deep frying

Method

1. 1

   Heat a heavy-bottomed pot with at least 7.5cm (3 inches) of oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C/350°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanilla extract and milk and stir until the dough comes together. Lightly form into a ball.

3. 3

   Pinch off pieces of dough and roll each into a long oval shape. You should get about 12 dumplings.

4. 4

   Fry the dumplings in the hot oil, turning, until golden brown on all sides, 4–6 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.