Aunt Chilada's Mexican Fry Bread (Mexican
Fried Gorditas)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2/3 cup water or milk
Oil for frying
Filling, as desired
Combine flour, salt, baking powder and shortening; mix until
shortening is blended. Add water; mix well. Turn dough out onto a
lightly floured board; knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Roll
dough into a ball; place into a plastic bag. Separate and roll out
enough dough to make six 4- to 6-inch thin, flat rounds.
In a cast iron skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Place rounds in
oil; cook each side 20 to 30 seconds or until light golden brown.
Use a slotted spoon to remove rounds from skillet; drain on paper
towel. Fill with prepared fillings as desired.
Makes 6 servings. Chef: Shulammite Alaniz, Aunt
Chilada's, Phoenix, Arizona
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