Mesquite Bean Butter

3 quarts ripe mesquite beansWater1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1 bottle liquid pectin1 tablespoon cinnamonGather beans from mesquite trees when ripe. Beans that are yellow wi ...

Cornhusk Muffins

6 to 8 dried cornhusks2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/3 cup vegetable shortening2 tablespoons ...

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 ...

Panquecitos de Camaron (Shrimp Tamale Muffins)

6 cups corn flour for tamales 6 cups water 2 cubes shrimp bouillon 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 ounces ground shrimp 1 cup corn oil 60 large shrimp, p ...

Bolillos (Mexican Hard Rolls)

1 package active dry yeast2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F)1 teaspoon salt6 cups sifted all-purpose flourStir yeast and sugar together in a large bow ...

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 ...

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 ...

Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder3 tablespoons granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter or margarine2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk or creamPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. ...

Fry Bread

This bread is used as the basis for Navajo Tacos and can also be folded over a stuffing and eaten as a sandwich. At special events through the Southwest they are cooked in large round pots over open mes ...