Gluten-Free Jamaican Fried Dumplings: Making Room at the Table
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Making room at the table sometimes means changing the recipe. This version keeps the spirit of Jamaican fried dumplings while giving a gluten-free option to people who need one.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend suitable for baking
- 1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter or suitable alternative
- About 3/4 cup water, adjusted to the flour blend
- Neutral cooking oil for frying
Method
- Mix flour blend, baking powder and salt.
- Work in butter, then add water gradually until the dough can be shaped without becoming wet.
- Rest 10 minutes.
- Shape small rounds and flatten slightly.
- Fry over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and serve warm.
Important: if you are cooking for someone with celiac disease or a medically necessary gluten restriction, ask about cross-contact and ingredient requirements rather than assuming a gluten-free flour alone makes the kitchen safe.
For the standard version, see Jamaican Fried Dumplings: Heritage, Fellowship & Food to Share. For broader substitution principles, read Gluten-Free Baking & Christian Hospitality.
