Mexican-Breads
Blue Corn Dumplings
Blue Corn Dumplings 2 cups blue cornmeal2 tsps baking powder1 tsp salt1/4 cup lard or shortening3/4 cup milk Combine cornmeal, baking powder & salt Cut in lard or shortening until mixture looks like meal Add milk to form a soft, but still stiff, dough Drop mixture by spoonsful into stew Simmer, covered, for 15 min
Flour Tortillas
Flour Tortillas 6 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder2 tsps salt1 heaping cup shortening or lard2 cups warm water, or more Sift flour & salt Mix in bowl with lard or shortening & add water gradually Knead well to make a smooth dough Let it st& for 20 min in an oiled plastic bag Make […]