Mexican-Breads

Panquecitos De Camaron (Shrimp Tamale Muffins)

Panquecitos de Camaron (Shrimp Tamale Muffins) 6 cups corn flour for tamales 6 cups water 2 cubes shrimp bouillon 2 tsps salt 1 tsp baking powder 2 ozs ground shrimp 1 cup corn oil 60 large shrimp, plus 30 shrimp for garnish (optional), cooked Preheat oven to 350 deg F Grease three 12-cup (4-inch) muffin […]

Mesquite Bean Butter

Mesquite Bean Butter 3 quarts ripe mesquite beansWater1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1 bottle liquid pectin1 tbsp cinnamon Gather beans from mesquite trees when ripe Beans that are yellow with reddish streaks are the sweetest & best for butter Cut each bean into 2 or 3 pieces & cook in a vegetable steamer […]

Fried Corn Bread

Fried Corn Bread 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp salt1 tsp baking powder1 tbsp melted lard or vegetable oil1 egg, lightly beaten2 pickled jalapenos, seeded & mined2 Tbsp jalapeno liquid1/2 cup milkOil (for deep-frying) Mix dry ingredients well Add lard or oil & egg & mix well Add remaining ingredients to form a […]