Jamaican Festivals Recipe

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, sift in the self-raising flour, cornmeal, sugar and all-spice, mix until well combined.

Step 2

Add in the butter and incorporate until the consistency is grainy.

Step 3

In a cup, mix together the water and vanilla extract, begin adding it into the dry ingredients until the dough forms into a slightly sticky dough. Cover and let sit for 45 minutes.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 8-10 equal parts. Flour a surface and roll each dough in a cylindrical fashion until you have two pointed ends. Repeat this process for all the dough portions.

Step 5

Heat up your oil to 350℉ in a deep large pot or pan, begin to drop in the festivals, it is fine to fry in 2 batches so the oil is not overcrowded. Let it fry on medium to low heat on all sides until golden brown and crisp.

Step 6

Transfer to a sheet lined with paper towels to drain off any excess grease.