Description
This is a flat bread that is easy to prepare, and is usually served with something sweet to put on top. Honey or cinnamon sugar. I prefer it with honey butter. Sometimes it can be served with guacamole or bean dips in place of traditional tortillas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl
- sift together flour
- baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Using hands
- mix in water to make a smooth dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Cut dough into 12 pieces
- and shape into round balls. Cover
- and set aside.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- On a lightly floured surface
- roll dough into thin circles. Cut each circle into triangles. Fry in hot oil
- until golden brown
- turning when dough puffs. Remove
- and drain well on paper towels.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 7 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Servings: 12