The Best Jamaican Fried Dumplings | Crispy Crust | Cooking With Nick

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.

Start in a bowl and add 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Dice 2 tablespoons of slightly chilled butter and add it to the bowl.

Gradually add 1 cup of chilled milk while mixing everything together.

Work the mixture until the dry flour hydrates, incorporating any solid chunks of butter back into the dough.

Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth.

Form the dough into a ball and wrap it, letting it rest in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

After resting, form the dumplings by folding the dough onto itself or rolling it out on a board.

Shape the dumplings but ensure they are not too thick to fry properly.

Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat until it reaches about 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Press the center of each dumpling down to increase the surface area for even frying.

Fry the dumplings in oil that is mostly submerged for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the dumplings and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

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