Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. rub in the butter until it is in pieces no larger than peas. mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time just until the mixture is wet enough to form into a ball. the dough should be a firm consistency. knead briefly.
• heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. break off pieces of the dough and shape into a patty - kind of like a flat biscuit. place just enough of the dumplings in the pan so they are not crowded. fry on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.