How To Make Jamaican Fried Dumplings | Detailed Steps | Lesson #40 | Morris Time Cooking

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

Mix all-purpose flour and sugar in a bowl.

Add room temperature water to the mixture until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and not sticky.

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.

Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 290 degrees Fahrenheit.

Drop the dumplings into the oil, ensuring they float and cook evenly.

Fry the dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally until they are evenly browned.

Remove the dumplings from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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