HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLINGS (Very Detailed) | Johnny Cakes| Fry Bakes| HAWT CHEF

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 with 2 cups of all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1.5 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the dry ingredients and mix with clean hands until it resembles breadcrumb consistency.

Gradually add 5 ounces of water all at once to the mixture.

Use a dough hook on a mixer, starting at speed number 2 to mix the ingredients, then increase to speed number 4 or 5 as the dough comes together.

If the dough is a little sticky, that's okay; it should be soft and sticky.

Cover the dough with cling wrap and let it proof for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours or overnight for best results.

After proofing, dust a clean surface with a little flour and place the dough on it.

Divide the dough into equal portions to form about 10 dumplings, depending on the desired size.

Roll each portion of dough into a ball, ensuring to shape it properly by tucking and rolling it in your hands.

Dust the formed dumplings lightly with flour and place them on a tray.

In a deep skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium heat until hot.

Fry the dumplings in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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