Jamaican Fried Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons salt
• cup butter, cut into cubes and softened
• cup cold water
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.
4. Gradually mix in the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a firm dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
6. Break off small pieces of the dough and shape them into biscuit-like patties.
7. Place the patties carefully into the hot oil, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Fry until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the fried patties from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 472
• Total Fat: 20g (25% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 10g (52% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 41mg (14% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 855mg (37% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 64g (23% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% Daily Value)
• Protein: 9g (18% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 108mg (8% Daily Value)
• Iron: 4mg (22% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 94mg (2% Daily Value)

Note: The nutritional data is based on the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed may vary. The amount of oil retained after frying is estimated at 10%. Cooking time and temperature, along with the type of oil, can affect the exact nutritional content.