Jamaican fried dumplings

• self-raising flour↗260g g

  plus extra for dusting

• salt↗8g g
• caster sugar↗30g g
• baking powder↗5g g
• vegetable oil↗

  for shaping and frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dust a baking tray with flour. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, then gradually pour in 150ml water, stirring well, until it comes together into a dough. Rub a little oil over your hands, and break off bits of the dough, rolling into golf-sized balls and set aside on the baking tray to rest for 20 mins.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, put a deep, large saucepan over medium heat and pour in enough oil so that the dumplings will be submerged. Heat the oil to 170C. or until a pinch of the dough sizzles when dropped in. Fry the dumplings for 6 mins, turning halfway. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Serve hot. Delicious served with ackee and saltfish or even an English breakfast instead of toast.