FESTIVALS (JAMAICAN FRY BREAD)

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These are generally served with jerk chicken or pork. The dough can also be braided. From the Barbecue Bible.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 14m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
3/4 cup evaporated milk (or more)
2 cups oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture feels crumbly, like sand. You can also mix the ingredients in a food processor.
  • Add just enough evaporated milk to make a stiff but pliable dough. Stir just enough to mix.
  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When oil has reached 350°, gently lower the festivals into the oil. Fry, turning with a slotted spoon, until golden brown on both sides, 2-4 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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