Jamaican Festival is an good ole time Island favorite. Try my simple Jamaican Festival Recipe. – Chef Noel Cunningham, Cuisine by Noel

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Cups of flour
• 1 3/4 Cup of cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoon baking powder
• 3 Tablespoons soft butter
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 Cup of cooking oil
• 1tsp vanilla
• 1tsp (nutmeg optional)

 DIRECTION

1. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
2. When they are all evenly combined start adding the water and milk little by little and knead until if form a soft dough.
3. Add the oil to a deep frying pan and heat on high.
4. When the oil is hot, divide and shape into egg sized portions.
5. One at a time, roll each portion to form long dumplings flatten slightly  and place them in the oil.
6. Reduce heat to prevent the dumpling burning. Turn dumplings until all sides are golden brown.