Sweet Mexican Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons of sugar.
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2½ cups plain flour.
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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¼ teaspoon table salt.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring.
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3 tablespoons room temp butter.
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¼ teaspoon of rising powder.
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½ cup hot tap water.
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Oil for frying, like canola or veggie oil.
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Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon with 4 tablespoons sugar for dusting.
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, toss together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
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Rub the butter through the dry mix until it crumbles. Stir in sugar, vanilla, and water till dough happens.
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Give it 5-6 minutes of kneading till it’s smooth. Cover it and wait 15 min.
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Split into 15 balls. Roll them out into thin circles about 6-7 inches wide.
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Pop them on a hot skillet for 10 seconds per side, just to pre-cook.
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Fry each at 350°F till golden. Press the middle to keep them flat.
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Let them sit on paper towels to drain, then coat warmly with cinnamon sugar mix.
# Notes:
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A classic holiday sweet.
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Pre-cooking makes frying super simple later.