Tortilla Chips

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c. cold water
  • cooking oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal and baking powder.
  2. 2
    Mix in shortening with fork.
  3. 3
    Stir in egg and water to form a stiff dough. Knead 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Divide into four equal parts.
  5. 5
    Roll each into a 10-inch square, about 1/8-inch thick; cut into 2-inch squares. Divide each square into 2 triangles.
  6. 6
    Fry in 1-inch hot oil (about 360°) for 2 minutes, or until golden on both sides.
  7. 7
    Drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with popcorn salt.
  9. 9
    Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.

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