Authentic Jamaican Fry Dumplings | Granny Style

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

Add 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp baking powder to the bowl.

Combine the ingredients together.

Gradually add water while mixing to form a dough, taking 2 to 3 minutes.

Knead the dough until smooth, adding more flour if it's too soft.

Allow the dough to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Shape the dough into dumplings by rolling in palms and pressing down.

Let the dumplings rest for an additional 5 minutes before frying.

Heat coconut oil in a pot for shallow frying.

Test the oil temperature with one dumpling before adding more.

Fry the dumplings for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, flipping frequently.

Cooking Techniques

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