Festival Jamaican Style

Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to a bowl.

Add 2 and 1/4 cups of flour to the bowl, but do not add all at once.

Add 1 cup of cornmeal to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Use your hands to mix all the dry ingredients together until well incorporated.

Gradually add cold water to the mixture, a little at a time, while mixing with your hands.

Leave some flour aside in case the mixture becomes too watery.

Knead the dough until it is clean and not too soft, aiming for a workable consistency.

Divide the dough into two parts and roll each into a semi-ball shape.

Twist the balls and break off pieces to form the festival shapes.

Heat oil in a pot on low flame, then increase to just below medium heat.

Test the oil with a small piece of dough to ensure it is ready for frying.

Wash and dry your hands before shaping the dough to avoid adding moisture.

Pinch off a piece of dough, roll it into a tall and slender shape, and place it into the hot oil.

Fry the festival until they are golden brown, turning them as needed.

Once fried, drain the festivals on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve the festivals on a platter, noting their different shapes and golden brown color.

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