Jamaican Spinners Dumplings Recipes

CARIBBEAN FLOUR DUMPLINGS FOR SOUPS OR STEWS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, and baking powder if using. Make sure to whisk all the ingredients thoroughly.
• Add enough water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make a dough.
• Knead for 1 minute and cover and set aside for 20 minutes or until ready to use.
• Divide the dough into 1-inch pieces and roll into balls if you like or add just as is to soups or stews 8 to 10 minutes before the soup or stew is due to finish cooking.
• When the dumplings are added to the pot, cover with a tight lid and do not open before the 8-minute mark.

CARIBBEAN DUMPLINGS - SPINNERS AND SINKERS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl and rub butter and flour together until mixture looks like small peas.
• Slowly add enough water to knead to a stiff dough.
• Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope-like shape about 12 inches in length.
• Cut into 2 inch lengths and drop into boiling soup or stew and cook for about 10 minutes.

JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in the butter until it is in pieces no larger than peas. Mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time just until the mixture is wet enough to form into a ball. The dough should be a firm consistency. Knead briefly.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Break off pieces of the dough and shape into a patty - kind of like a flat biscuit. Place just enough of the dumplings in the pan so they are not crowded. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.