Jamaican fried Dumplings

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.

Sift 2 cups of flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder into a mixing bowl.

Add a pinch of salt and sift to remove lumps.

Incorporate 3 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.

Gradually add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough in the bowl until all flour is incorporated, then let it rest covered for 1 hour.

Pinch off pieces of dough to form small balls, rolling them to seal the seams.

Make an indentation in the center of each ball to ensure even cooking.

Preheat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Carefully place the dumplings in the oil, cooking for about 8 minutes (4 minutes on each side), flipping constantly for even browning.

Remove the dumplings when golden brown and serve warm.

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