Mexican-Breads
Brown Sugar Rolls (Chorreadas)
Brown Sugar Rolls (Chorreadas) The name for these rolls means “dirty faces,” referring to the dark smudge of brown sugar glaze 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup lard2 tsps salt1 3/4 cups hot water1 package active dry yeastDash of granulated or dark brown sugar1/4 cup warm water (105 deg F to 115 deg F)2 […]
Orange Muffins
Orange Blossoms These muffins look like flowers 2 cups sifted flour3 tsps baking powder1/2 tsp salt5 Tbsp vegetable shortening2 tsps grated orange rindAbout 2/3 cup milkOrange juiceSugar Preheat oven to 450 deg F Sift flour, baking powder & salt Cut in vegetable shortening & orange rind until mixture is as fine as meal Add milk, […]
Navajo Tacos
Navajo Tacos 2 cups unbleached flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup evaporated milkAbout 3/4 cup water Mix dry ingredients with fingers Stir in water with a fork Knead & divide into 6 parts Pat into 4 (8-inch) circles 1/4 inch thick Fry in oil heated to 365 deg F until brown Spread each taco […]