Instructions: Measure flour & sugar into bowl, stir to mix. Add shortening a cut into flour. Dissolve salt in water and mix in egg yolk if using. Add to flour mixture to form a medium stiff dough. Knead 4-5 minutes into a smooth ball. Divide into 8-10 equal parts. Roll into balls, cover w/plastic wrap and let rest 20-30 minutes.

Roll each ball into a flat, round tortilla shape. Place on hot pan, cook briefly on one side. On the center of the cooked side, place filling (below). With pastry brush, brush egg white around the edges and fold it over to form 1/2 moon, press edges w/fork. Cook in oil (350 degrees) for 2 minutes, turn as necessary until browned. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Garnish as desired.

FILLING:
Banana slices
1 Tablespoon raisins
1 Tablespoon chopped pecans
1-teaspoon honey
egg white

GARNISHES: powdered sugar, cinnamon, banana slices, raisins, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce

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