Jamaican Fried Dough | Festival

Name: Jamaican Fried Dough | Festival
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 fritters
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 to 1 cup cold water; oil for frying

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
12 fritters
Calories
134 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
Caribbean

Jamaican Fried Dough | Festival

Iris Warren

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They’re also known as Jamaican fried dumplings, fried dough, cornbread fritters, or fried cornbread. In Jamaica, they’re simply known as festival. They’re best eaten right after it’s made, while still hot.

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Ingredients

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1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup cold water
oil for frying

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Instructions

Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add 3/4 cup water and mix the dough. You should have a stiff dough. If the dough is dry, continue adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time just until the dough comes together stiffly.
Flour your hands well and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for just a minute or so. Divide the dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a small cigar or sausage shape that's somewhat tapered at the ends.
Pour enough oil into a skillet to reach about 1 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 350°F | 176°C).
Carefully slide a few of the dumplings into the oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown on each side, adjusting the heat if necessary, about 8 minutes total. Move them to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining fritters. Eat 'em hot.

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Serving 1fritter Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 133mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)