Soft Shell Tacos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. shortening
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can refried beans
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
lettuce, shredded
3 to 4 tomatoes, chopped
taco sauce
sour cream

Preparation

In a bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt; cut in the shortening.
Add warm water a little at a time to form a soft dough.
Cover and let rest 1 hour.
Meanwhile, fry ground beef with onion and drain.
Add to ground beef the refried beans, garlic powder and cumin; simmer for about 5 minutes.
After dough has set for 1 hour, pinch off a walnut size chunk of dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface to a very thin circle. Place 1/4 cup filling on half or circle.
Fold dough in half and press tightly around edges, making a pocket.
Deep fry immediately until golden brown.
Reopen shell and fill with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
Top with taco sauce and sour cream, if desired.