Deserts
Sopaipillas
Sopaipillas 2 cups sifted flour1 1/2 tsps baking powder2 eggsEnough water to make medium dough1 1/2 Tbsp shortening1 tsp salt2 Tbsp granulated sugar Sift all dry ingredients together Cut in the shortening Add water & make into dough Let rest 15 min Eggs may be omitted if you desire Roll out dough about 1/8 inch […]
Little Ears
Little Ears (Orejitas) Puff Pastry4 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp salt2 cups (4 sticks) butter, ice cold1 tsp Mexican lime juice1 cup ice water In an electric mixer bowl, mix flour & salt Cut the cold butter into small cubes & drop into the flour Mix on slow speed for about 4 to 5 min Continue […]
Chocolate Flan
Chocolate Flan 1 oz (1 square) bitter chocolate1/4 cup water2 cups evaporated or boiled milk6 egg yolks1 tbsp vanilla extract1 cup sugar, divided Preheat oven to 350 deg F Set large pan of water in oven, with mold in pan Use a 1 1/2-quart oval casserole In top of a double boiler over hot water, […]