Sister Dena'S Bunuelos(Crispy Sugar Tortillas) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
dash of salt
hot water
oil

Preparation

Pour flour in a large bowl.
Cut shortening into flour.
Add baking powder, cinnamon, sugar and a dash of salt; mix together. Add hot water slowly, a little at a time, until you have a soft dough.
Put on a floured cutting board and knead for 5 minutes until not sticky.
Put in a plastic bag for about 10 minutes and set aside.
Make small balls of dough as in making tortillas. Roll out and lay on cloth until dry.
Fry them in hot oil.
Drain and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.