Step 1

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt and baking powder.

Step 2

In the centre of the bowl make a well and pour in the 2 tbsp of shortening, milk and butter.

Step 3

Mix together using your fingers until it is well blended and a dough begins to form. Add more flour if the consistency is too wet.

Step 4

Sprinkle flour on to a clean surface and begin kneading the dough.

Step 5

Get the dough to about half a centimetre thickness and then use a knife to divide the dough into 8 even squares.

Step 6

Roll each square into a ball shape then flatten them to create rough circle shapes, poke a hole in the centre with your finger and set aside.

Step 7

In a large saucepan add the vegetable oil and heat to around 180°C.

Step 8

In batches, begin placing the dough into the frying pan, turning once until each is golden brown in color.

Step 9

When you take each tortas fritas out of the pan, dry them with paper towels before liberally sprinkling with caster sugar.

Step 10

Serve while still warm.