Corn Masa Quesadillas
- 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)
- 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.
allpurpose, shortening, baking powder, salt, cooking oil, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, fresh cheese, salsa, sour cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/corn-masa-quesadillas-113906 (may not work)