2 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Shortening
2/3 c Lukewarm water
Fat for frying
Honey or sugar and cinnamon
source: Better homes and Gardens Mexican Cookbook
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the shortening till
mixture resembled cornmeal. Gradually add the water,stirring with a fork
(dough will be crumbly). Turn onto floured surface, knead into a smooth
ball. Divide dough in half;let stand 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 12
1/2 x 10 inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares (do not reroll or
patch dough). Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (425 deg f) till golden.
Drain on paper toweling. Serve with Honey or roll in sugar-cinnamon
mixture. Makes 40
Yields
1 Servings