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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 5 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 2 Tbl |
| baking powder: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| water: 1 1/2 cups (boiling) |
Flour Tortillas
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User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
5 serving(s)
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- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
- Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal.
- Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
- Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
- Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
- Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
- Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.