From “Fresh Mexico,” by Marcela Valladolid. More comon at Christmastime, but why wait? Serves 6.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vegetable oil, for frying
6 flour tortillas (8-inch), whole or cut into shapes
Directions
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together on a plate.
Pour enough oil into a medium-sized heavy saucepan to reach halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil to 350 degrees (use a candy thermometer to check the temperature).
Working in batches, fry the tortillas in the hot oil for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer them to paper towels to drain. While the tortillas are still warm, toss them with the cinnamon sugar, turning to coat. Serve warm, preferably, or at room temperature.
