Jamaican Festival

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 cup fine cornmeal
• •3 tbsp granulated sugar
• •2 tsp baking powder
• •1/2 tsp kosher salt
• •1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• •3/4 cup whole milk
• •3 cups neutral frying oil

Directions

1. 1Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
2. 2Add milk gradually and knead briefly until a soft dough forms that is moist but not sticky.
3. 3Divide the cornmeal dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a 4-inch tapered log.
4. 4Heat frying oil to 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Fry 4 cornmeal dumplings at a time for 4–5 minutes, turning often, until evenly golden and cooked through.
6. 6Drain the fried cornmeal dumplings on a rack and rest 3 minutes before serving.

💡 Keep the dough soft; adding extra flour until it feels dry produces a hard centre instead of the tender crumb festival should have.

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