Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

Cook

1. 🥄Heat a heavy bottom pot of oil that has at least 3 inches of oil in it or use a deep fryer if you have one.

Prepare

1. 🔥Turn the heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 🧂Add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.

Steps

1. 🧂Add the vanilla extract and milk and stir until the dough comes together.

Prepare

1. 🍳Then use your hands to lightly form the mixture into a ball.

Steps

1. 🫇Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long oval shapes.
2. 🍽️Make about 12 dumplings.

Cook

1. 🍽️Once the oil has reached the temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, fry the dough on all sides, until golden brown.

Steps

1. 🌿This should take about 4-6 minutes.
2. ✨Remove dough and drain off any excess grease.

Serve

1. ✨Serve and enjoy.