How to make Jamaican fry dumplings/ Johnny cakes

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.

Combine 3 cups of plain flour, 2 tbsp of baking powder, 2 tsp of salt, and 2 tbsp of white sugar in a mixing bowl.

Use your finger to work 1 tbsp of butter into the flour mixture.

Add 1 egg to the mixture.

Use milk to combine all the ingredients (or plain water as an alternative).

Ensure the dough is soft and not dry after mixing.

Let the dough proof for 1-2 hours (or overnight) until it looks soft and stretchy.

Lightly dust the dough with flour to prevent interference with its softness.

Heat oil in a pot for frying, testing the temperature by placing a piece of dough in the oil; it should take time to float and form bubbles around it, indicating the oil is ready.

Fry the dumplings until they are golden brown, checking for the right color and texture.

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