Fried Dumplings — Print Recipe

Golden, crispy-outside and fluffy-inside dumplings made from simple flour dough, deep fried until puffed, a Jamaican breakfast essential.

Ingredients

1 Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Rub cold butter into the flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2 Add cold water gradually, mixing until a soft but not sticky dough forms. Knead gently for two minutes until smooth.
3 Divide dough into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then flatten slightly into a thick disc shape.
4 Heat oil to 170C in a deep skillet. The oil should be about five centimeters deep for proper frying of the dumplings.
5 Fry dumplings two or three at a time for four minutes per side until deeply golden brown and puffed up inside.
6 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot alongside ackee and saltfish, callaloo, or any Jamaican breakfast spread for dipping.

Did You Know?

Fried dumplings are so beloved that many Jamaicans abroad name them as the first thing they want to eat when they return home.