AuthorMrs LittleCrunchy, golden crust perfection, especially fresh from the frying pot. Fried dumplings are quintessentially Jamaican. Much like its second cousin buttermilk biscuits, Jamaican fried dumplings practically go with anything (in my opinion). Pair with Ackee and Saltfish for delicious breakfast or simply pair with anything with a tasty sauce. Break up that dumpling and soak up all that goodness.
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine dry ingredients and butter into a mixing bowl.
Combine water and milk. Whisk in egg. Add mixture to dry ingredients in increments.
Form mixture into a ball and knead briefly.
Heat cooking oil over medium heat until hot. Take pieces of dough and form into a biscuit shape. You could also get fancy and form a bow as demonstrated below. Fry dough until golden brown; do not overcrowd in the pan.
Fry dough until golden brown approximately 4 minutes on each side; do not overcrowd in the pan.
Remove from pan and pop into the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to ensure the dough is fully cooked.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine dry ingredients and butter into a mixing bowl.
Combine water and milk. Whisk in egg. Add mixture to dry ingredients in increments.
Form mixture into a ball and knead briefly.
Heat cooking oil over medium heat until hot. Take pieces of dough and form into a biscuit shape. You could also get fancy and form a bow as demonstrated below. Fry dough until golden brown; do not overcrowd in the pan.
Fry dough until golden brown approximately 4 minutes on each side; do not overcrowd in the pan.
Remove from pan and pop into the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to ensure the dough is fully cooked.
Enjoy!