Conchas (Mexican Sweet-topped Buns)

1 package regular active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)1/2 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup butter, softene ...

Western Cornbread

1 cup white or yellow cornmeal1 cup sifted flour1/4 cup granulated sugar3 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup milk1/4 cup melted butterPreheat oven to 425 degrees F.Combine cornmeal, ...

Adobe Bread

2 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup lard or shortening2 teaspoons salt2 packages active dry yeast2 cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)3 to 4 cups all-purpose flou ...

Basque Sheepherder's Bread

Try heating a little olive oil with fresh herbs and dunk chunks of the bread into it.1/2 cup butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon salt3 cups hot water2 packages dry yeast7 to 7 1/ ...

Papaya Bread

Large, ripe papayas are plentiful in the Southwest.1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe papaya1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 ...

Ranch House Biscuits

Biscuits3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milkPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Combine all dry i ...

Flour Tortillas

6 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons salt1 heaping cup shortening or lard2 cups warm water, or moreSift flour and salt. Mix in bowl with lard or shortening and add water gra ...

Jalapeno Bagels

1 3/4 cups lukewarm water1/2 teaspoon dry yeast2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar5 to 6 cups flour1/3 cup jalape?os, chopped1/4 cup dried red peppersMix water, yeast, salt and suga ...

Mango Bread

2 1/2 cups finely diced mango1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups granulated sugar3 eggs3/4 cup vegetable oil1 ...

Orange Blossoms

These muffins look like flowers.2 cups sifted flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons vegetable shortening2 teaspoons grated orange rindAbout 2/3 cup milkOrange juiceSugarPreh ...