Corn Masa Quesadillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    500 g prepared corn masa harina flour (just a bit more than one pound)
    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1 tablespoon melted shortening or 1 tablespoon lard
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    cooking oil
    Garnishes
    shredded lettuce (optional)
    diced tomatoes (optional)
    sliced onion (optional)
    crumbled fresh cheese (optional)
    salsa (optional)
    sour cream (optional)
Preparation
    Mix all ingredients and knead until well blended and easy to handle. Let rest for 10 minutes.
    Form tortilla-like circles in tortilla press.
    Fill with your favorite filling or leftovers (not runny) as for turnovers.
    Seal edges and fry in enough cooking oil. Drain excess grease.
    (Optional) Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shaved onion, crumbled cheese, salsa and sour cream.

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