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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 6 cups |
| salt: 2 tsp |
| baking powder: 1 Tbl |
| shortening - vegetable: 1 cup |
| water: 2 cups (warm) |
Homemade Flour Tortillas
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User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
32 serving(s)
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- Place the three dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add the shortening and mix thoroughly. You can use your hands, a strong spoon, a pastry cutter or two knives.
- Pour in the warm water and mix well. Towards the end of mixing you will need to finish mixing with your hands.
- Roll the dough into a ball and knead for 6-7 minutes. Place back into the bowl and cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Let the dough sit for 15 -- 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into approximately 32 small balls.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out each ball to a 6 - 8 inch diameter tortilla. Cook on a griddle, comal, cast iron skillet, etc., on low heat or as desired. (Less chance of burning). Cook on one side until the top starts to bubble, then turn over for a few more seconds.
- Cooking the tortillas is similar to that of pancakes. Then enjoy!