How do you make jamaican fried dumplings?
Fried Dumpling (Johnny Cakes ) INGREDIENTS : 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1.5 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup cold water 1 cup vegetable oil for frying METHOD: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture forms marble-sized doughballs. Add the water 1 teaspoon at a time, just enough to bring the dough together with a firm consistency. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying pot over medium-low heat until hot. Break off peices and Form the dough into slightly flattened biscuits, about 2 inches across. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough well, for about five minutes. Fry the Johnny Cakes, uncrowded, in the hot oil only until they become golden–(Approx about 2- 3 minutes) Remove they Johnny cakes with and drain on a paper towel to absorb the extra vegetable oil. Dumplings are usually served for breakfast.
