Description:

The real thing from Mexico

Source:

Memaw from Ellin

Serves/Makes:16 servings

Ingredients

• 8 cups (1900 ml) shortening for frying
• 4 cups (950 ml) flour
• 4 tsp (20 ml) baking powder
• 2 tsp (10 ml) salt
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) shortening
• 1 cup (225 ml) water
• 2 tsp (10 ml) cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) white sugar
• honey for drizzling (optional)

Preparation

• Heat 8 cups (1900 ml) shortening in deep-fryer to 375 degrees (200 C.).
• In large bowl add flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut in 2 tbsp (30 ml) shortening til resembles course crumbs.
• Gradually stir water til dough holds together.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece into 8" balls.
• Cut each ball into 8 wedges.
• Fry the wedges til light brown and puff up.
• Drain, and roll either in cinnamon and sugar mixture or drizzle with honey.

Comments

Prep time 15 min. Cook time, 20 min. Cal. 251 Chol. 0 mg, carb. 30.5 g