Festivals (Jamaican Fry Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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\u00b0, 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.