Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Serves: 2

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

48

Sweetness

52

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Baking Powder

1.5 tsps

Salt

1 cup

Butter

1 cup

Water (cold)

Directions:

1

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt

2

Rub in the butter until it is in pieces no larger than peas

3

Mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time just until the mixture is wet enough to form into a ball

4

The dough should be a firm consistency

5

Knead briefly

6

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until hot

7

Break off pieces of the dough and shape into a patty - kind of like a flat biscuit

8

Place just enough of the dumplings in the pan so they are not crowded

9

Fry on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side

10

Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving