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From Scratch Taco Shells

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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 2-3m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups corn oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix the first 5 dry ingredients, add water, and mix till water is absorbed. Knead with hands till dough is consistent.

  • Step 2: Make dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, flatten and roll out on flour and corn meal-covered board to an 8-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick.

  • Step 3: Heat 2 cups oil in a thick bottom skillet (test oil with a pinch of dough - it will float when oil is hot enough) and fry shells on both sides, turning with tongs. Pat with paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot; top with your favorite taco fixings.

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