Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) – a delicious recipe with flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2
Cut in butter until mixture feels crumbly, like sand. You can also mix the ingredients in a food processor.
3
Add just enough evaporated milk to make a stiff but pliable dough. Stir just enough to mix.
4
Pinch off walnut-sized pieces of dough and roll them between your palms to make long, thin ropes, about 10 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. There should be about 24.
5
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6
When oil has reached 350u00b0, gently lower the festivals into the oil. Fry, turning with a slotted spoon, until golden brown on both sides, 2-4 minutes.
7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
1496
kcal
Calories
136
g
Fat
66
g
Carbs
8
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and more.
Yes, Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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