Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

• All purpose flour1 1/2 cups
• Cornmeal1/2 cup
• Sugar6 tablespoons
• Baking Powder2 tsp
• Vanilla Extract1 tsp
• Salt1/2 tsp
• Milk3/4 cup
• OilFor frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a heavy bottom pot of oil that has at least 3 inches of oil in it or use a deep fryer if you have one.

2. 2

   Turn the heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. 3

   Add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add the vanilla extract and milk and stir until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   Then use your hands to lightly form the mixture into a ball.

6. 6

   Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long oval shapes.

7. 7

   Make about 12 dumplings.

8. 8

   Once the oil has reached the temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, fry the dough on all sides, until golden brown.

9. 9

   This should take about 4-6 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove dough and drain off any excess grease.

11. 11

    Serve and enjoy.