Crispy Sugar Tortillas

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Crispy Sugar Tortillas

These make an easy dessert; add some cajeta or dulce de leche, and the Crispy Sugar Tortillas just became heavenly!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Keyword Crispy Sugar Tortillas, Flour Tortillas, Sugar Tortillas
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 30 small tortillas
Calories

Equipment

  • Hot griddle
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 Cup butter-flavored shortening or margarine
  • 1/2 Cup hot water

Instructions

  • Mix all dry ingredients
  • Add shortening or butter and cut into mixture until crumbly
  • Make a well in the center and add water
  • Mix until a soft-ball forms
  • Knead well
  • Divide dough into 30 small balls
  • Let stand 15 minutes
  • Roll each ball into a flat circle and cook on hot griddle, turning once or twice.