Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 cups (or more) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup Crisco
  • 2 cups (or more) suero (whey) or buttermilk can be used as a substitute

Instruction

  • Heat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour and baking powder. Cut in the Crisco until well mixed. Make a well in the center of the mixture and slowly add the suero. Knead the dough with your fingers and add suero when necessary. It's all right if the dough is sticky; more flour can be added. But I like it a little bit sticky; the galletas will be flakier.
  • On a work surface, knead the dough until smooth, then divide into 12 to 14 balls. Pat out until about 1 inch thick.
  • Poke each ball with a fork twice. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20 to 23 minutes. Broil for 1 more minute, or until golden brown.