Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon lard or shortening
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup lukewarm water
- Vegetable oil
Directions
Cut lard into the flour, baking powder and salt completely. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all the flour is moistened and dough almost cleans sides of the bowl. Gather dough into a ball.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat oil (1 to 2 inches) to 400 degrees. Roll dough on lightly floured surface into a rectangle, 12 X 10 inches. Cut into rectangles 3 X 2 inches. Fry 3 or 4 rectangles at a time until puffed and golden, turning once after about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Betty Crocker Mexican Cookbook
Submitted By: Pam
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