Description:

Mexican Fried Bread

Source:

Tampa Tribune, 11/4/99

Serves/Makes:4 dozen

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950 ml) flour
• 1-1/4 tsp (6 ml). salt
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). baking powder
• 3 tbsp (45 ml). sugar, plus additional for dusting
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). shortening
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) milk
• Oil for deep frying

Preparation

• Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
• Cut in shortening.
• Add just enough milk to make a soft, but firm, dough.
• Cover bowl and let stand for 30-60 minutes.
• Roll dough on lightly floured board to 1/4" thick.
• Cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees (200 C.).
• Add a few pieces of the dough at a time and fry until brown on both sides.
• Drain on paper towels.
• If desired, sprinkle with additional sugar while still hot, or serve with butter and/or honey.

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