How to Make THE BEST Jamaican Festivals!! (Crispy, Light & Delicious)

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour provides more fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional health benefits.

Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.

Make a well in the center of the mixture and add a bit of cold milk.

Lightly fold in the flour and gradually add cold water, kneading gently to form a soft dough.

If the dough gets too sticky, add more flour by the tablespoon.

Coat the dough ball with a light layer of cooking oil and cover with a damp paper towel.

Refrigerate the dough for approximately one hour.

Pinch off a small piece of dough, lightly coat it in flour, and roll it into a sausage shape or flatten it before frying.

Heat oil in a large frying pan and add the festivals one by one.

Reduce heat and watch for signs of browning on the edges, turning the festivals as they brown.

Fry for about five to six minutes until golden brown, turning every minute to ensure even cooking.

Remove the festivals onto a paper towel and serve warm.

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