On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:07:55 -0400, "pablo" >
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>"Boron Elgar" > wrote in message > Chocolate pie &
>lemon meringue are the traditions around here. No
>> pumpkin or apple at all. OH, and I have to make double the needed
>> crust so I can sprinkle some with cinnamon and sugar and bake it for
>> the kids to eat like cookies.(the kids are 18, 18 & 21)
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>Sounds like you have a family tradition going with your pie crusts, Boron,
>but here is a treat from Sonora. Coyotas are a regional specialty there.
>I'd have to say they taste kind of like a molasses pop tart. Of course
>yours will be far superior to mere toaster pastries.
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>Pablo
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>Recipe: Coyotas De Dona Maria Villa De Seris
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>Similar Categories: Coyotas, Dona, Maria, Villa, Seris
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>Coyotas De Dona Maria Villa De Seris

That sound lovely, Pablo. Thanks!

Boron
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>***FOR THE DOUGH***
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>1 tablespoon butter -- up to 2
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>10 1/2 pounds unbleached flour
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>5 1/2 tablespoons salt
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>2 3/4 pounds vegetable shortening
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>cold water
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>***FOR THE FILLING***
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>4 cups unrefined brown sugar -- (piloncillo), or
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>-- dark brown sugar
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>3/4 cup unbleached flour
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>Preheat oven to 350F. Butter 2 baking sheets, and set aside.
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>Prepare the dough: Put flour and salt on a pastry board. Mix in shortening,
>using fingertips, until gritty consistency is obtained. Slowly add cold
>water, kneading until the dough is soft and elastic. Cover dough, and set
>aside for 4 hours. If dough is thin, let sit twice as long. Re-knead for 8
>minutes. Form about 30 2 inch balls with the dough. Using a rolling pin,
>flatten balls into circles, about 4 inches in diameter. The dough will
>shrink, so turn and roll on both sides.
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>Prepare the filling: Combine sugar and flour. Put 11/2 to 2 tablespoons of
>the filling in the center of a dough circle. Cover with another circle, and
>seal edges. Remove any excess dough with a knife. Continue until all the
>circles are filled. Place turnovers on prepared baking, and bake for 35
>minutes or until golden brown. Remove, and place in a basket. Serve warm.
>The turn over dough can also be filled with pumpkin filling. Makes 15
>coyotas.
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>Source: Bill Gibson, Cocina Montanesa
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