How to Make Jack O Lantern Quesadillas

1 3/4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons shortening or lard

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup warm water

Orange food coloring

2 cups White or Yellow Cheese, shredded

6 pre-made tortillas and 1/8 cup water and a medium paint brush for the food coloring

Preparation -

Add orange color to the water until the color is very dark.

In a separate bowl blend the flour, baking power, salt and shortening, with a pastry blender or back of fork, until it resembles coarse meal.

When well combined, slowly add colored water until soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.

Separate into 6 portions and roll each one out approx. 1/8 inch thick.

Place on a hot comal or a preheated skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until they begin to brown on each side.

For Pre-made Tortillas -

Add quite a bit of orange food coloring to the water until it is a vibrant color.

Use a paint brush to brush the water onto 3 of the tortillas.

It should be just enough to get the color on, not make it soggy. Let the damp tortillas sit until dry and then continue with the directions below.

For 3 of the tortillas, use a sharp knife to cut out your Jack 'O Lantern face. This usually consists of a triangle nose and eyes and a mouth.

Place a whole tortilla on a skillet preheated over medium heat. Cover with cheese. Place a Jack 'O Lantern tortilla on the top and cook over low heat until cheese is melted.