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Vibrant Jamaican Festival Bread

Name: Vibrant Jamaican Festival Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Cornmeal, 1/2 cup; Sugar, 2 tablespoons; Baking powder, 1 tablespoon; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Water, 1 cup; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Vegetable oil, Enough to deep fry

A classic Jamaican bread with a sweet and savory twist, perfect for any meal or as a delightful snack.

4.5(303 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Vibrant Jamaican Festival Bread — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Liquid Mixture

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 228 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 29.3 g
Fat: 10.1 g
Fiber: 1.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2040 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbs: 264 g
Fat: 93 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	24	190	2	6
Cornmeal 1/2 cup	220	3	47	1	5
Sugar 2 tablespoons	96	0	25	0	0
Baking powder 1 tablespoon	2	0	1	0	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	1	0	0
Vegetable oil Enough to deep fry	800	0	0	90	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2
Add liquids
Gradually add water and vanilla extract, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3
Knead the dough
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Tip: Ensure the dough is not too sticky; adjust with flour as needed. Slightly oil your hands to prevent sticking while kneading.

Resting the Dough

1
Cover and rest
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2
Relax gluten
This resting allows the gluten to relax, resulting in a softer bread texture.

How to Make Vibrant Jamaican Festival Bread

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Heating the Oil
Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep pan on medium heat until a small piece of dough sizzles gently.
2
Shaping and Frying
Shape the dough into small logs, about 3 inches long, and carefully place them into the hot oil.
3
Golden Perfection
Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove the festival bread, letting excess oil drain on paper towels.