Festivals Jamaican Fry Bread

These are generally served with jerk chicken or pork. the dough can also be braided. from the barbecue bible.

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.

unbleached all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, evaporated milk, oil