Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

Ingredients

• 1½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 6 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 3 cup vegetable oil

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add vanilla extract and milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Lightly knead into a ball.
3. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into approximately 12 oval shapes.
4. Heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
5. Carefully fry the dumplings in batches for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
6. Remove the fried dumplings and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve warm as a sweet side dish.