Pupusas

Description

Pupusas are a popular El Salvadorian food. They are made of corn, Cheese, Bacon, and fried beans. Here is a recipe for El Salvador's world-famous pupusas.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 tbs. shortening (not liquid oil)
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (approximately)
• 1/2 pound shredded Muenster Cheese

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients, cut shortening into dry ingredients with pastry blender; add warm water a few drops at a time and work dough with hands until manageable. Knead dough 15-20 times then allow to stand for 10 minutes.
2. Form dough into balls the size of an egg; roll out one at a time until they are 6 inches in diameter. Add some of the Cheese on top then put another layer of the tortilla. Place on a hot ungreased skillet (one at a time). Cook 2 minutes on each side until done. Serve with cabbage and shredded carrots on top.