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Dulces de Hierbabuena-(mint sticks)




Source of Recipe


Mexico


Recipe Introduction


Hierbabuena is mountain or Canada mint and has a square stalk. Other mints may also be used if you can find them. Yerbabuena is not recommended, the creeping vine like stems are woody.


List of Ingredients




1 big bunch mountain mint stalks
1 1/2 C lard
1 C flour
1 egg
1 pint milk
2 T butter, melted
1/2 C powdered sugar



Recipe



Use the large stalks. Heat the fat.
Make batter of flour, eggs, milk,and butter. Dip the stalks in batter and fry about 1 minute. Drain and sprinkle with powdered sugar.