Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 16

Enjoy the Caribbean flavors with this Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) recipe

by The Chefin Caribbean

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

10g

Fat

17g

Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) is a traditional Caribbean food that is commonly served at festivals and special occasions. It is made from a combination of flour, cornmeal, and sugar and has a slightly sweet flavor that complements many Caribbean dishes. It is usually served as a side dish to meat or fish and can also be enjoyed on its own as a snack. Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) is a simple and delicious recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2.	Add chilled butter in the bowl and whisk till it's well incorporated.
3.	Add the evaporated milk as needed to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
4.	Pinch off a golf ball-sized piece of dough and shape it into a log.
5.	Working quickly, roll and stretch the dough until it’s about 6 inches long.
6.	Fill a deep and heavy pot with oil and place on medium heat.
7.	Gently drop the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
8.	Use a slotted spoon to remove the festivals from the oil. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

PROS

Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) is a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed as a snack or as a side dish.

It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a slightly sweet flavor.

It is also a great alternative to regular bread and can be enjoyed by those who are gluten intolerant.

CONS

Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Overindulgence can lead to weight gain and other health issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) is not particularly nutritious but can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
It is a good source of carbohydrates and provides energy to the body.
It is also rich in taste and can add variety to the diet.

	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 )