Festival (Jamaican sweet fritters)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and brown sugar.
2. Add the lukewarm milk, melted butter and vanilla extract, then mix with a spoon until you have a soft dough.
3. Knead for 5 minutes by hand until smooth and no longer sticky, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a log about 15 cm long.
5. Heat the oil in a deep pan to 170 °C; a small piece of dough should rise sizzling to the surface.
6. Drop the festivals in 2 or 3 at a time and fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning them, until golden brown.
7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve while still warm.