Making biscuits and pasta for soup

<p>Mexican cuisine is known for its flavorful dishes and unique ingredients. One popular way to enhance a soup recipe is by adding homemade biscuits or pasta. Here's how to make them:</p>

<h2>Biscuits</h2>
<p>To make Mexican-style biscuits, you will need:</p>
<ul>
<li>2 cups of all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 tablespoon of baking powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon of salt</li>
<li>1/2 cup of vegetable shortening</li>
<li>3/4 cup of milk</li>
</ul>
<p>Instructions:</p>
<ol>
<li>Preheat the oven to 450°F.</li>
<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.</li>
<li>Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.</li>
<li>Add the milk and stir until the dough forms a ball.</li>
<li>Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 30 seconds.</li>
<li>Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or a glass.</li>
<li>Place the biscuits on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.</li>
</ol>

<h2>Pasta</h2>
<p>To make Mexican-style pasta, you will need:</p>
<ul>
<li>2 cups of all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon of salt</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>2 tablespoons of water</li>
</ul>
<p>Instructions:</p>
<ol>
<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.</li>
<li>In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and water together.</li>
<li>Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together.</li>
<li>Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and cut into thin strips using a knife or pasta cutter.</li>
<li>Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta.</li>
<li>Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the pasta is tender.</li>
<li>Drain the pasta and add it to your soup.</li>
</ol>

<p>Enjoy your homemade biscuits and pasta in your favorite soup recipe for a delicious and authentic Mexican twist!</p>