Mexican-Breads
Sugar Cube Orange Biscuits
Sugar Cube Orange Biscuits 2 cups sifted self-rising flourGrated rind of 1 orange1/4 cup shortening1/2 cup milk, or more18 to 20 small sugar cubes1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preheat oven to 425 deg F Measure flour into a mixing bowl Add orange rind With a pastry blender or fork & knife, cut the shortening into […]
Cracklin’ Bread
Cracklin’ Bread 3/4 cup finely diced salt pork2 cups cornmeal1 1/2 tsps baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 eggs, well beaten1 cup buttermilk2 Tbsp salt pork drippings Preheat oven to 400 deg F Fry salt pork over low heat until nicely browned Drain fat, saving both drippings & cracklings Sift together corn meal, baking […]
Cornmeal Dumplings
Cornmeal Dumplings 1 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tbsp ground cumin3 large eggs1/2 cup milk3 Tbsp butter, melted Combine dry ingredients & mix well In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients & mix well Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture slowly, stirring constantly With a large […]