Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

Instructions

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

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

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

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

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

7- Make about 12 dumplings.

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

9- This should take about 4-6 minutes.

10- Remove dough and drain off any excess grease.

11- Serve and enjoy.