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Ingredients

• 190 g plain flour
• 60 g fine cornmeal
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 150 ml cold water (about)
• 750 ml neutral oil, for frying

Method

1. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add the vanilla and enough water to form a soft but not sticky dough, then knead for 2 min until smooth.
2. Divide into 10 pieces. Roll each between your palms into a finger shape about 12 cm long.
3. Heat 4 cm of oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F). Fry the festivals a few at a time for 4–5 min, turning, until puffed and deep golden all over.
4. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Tips

• If they brown before the middle cooks, lower the heat a little; they should take 4 to 5 minutes.
• Some cooks add an egg or a splash of milk to the dough for a richer festival.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

CaribbeanPot.com Jamaicans.com Taste the Islands