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| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| baking powder: 1/2 tsp |
| sea salt: 1/4 tsp |
| shortening - vegetable: 2 tsp |
| water: 1/4 cup (water should be as hot as you can handle touching) |
Homemade flour tortillas
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in shortening until a coarse meal texture is achieved.
Add water slowly, mixing with hands to make a soft dough.
Knead a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
Oil top and let rise in bowl, covered with a clean dish towel for 10 minutes.
Divide into 12 golf ball sized portions.
Roll out to desired size and thickness.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Cook over medium heat in a dry skillet until top is bubbly, then turn and cook for a minute, being careful to not overcook.
Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.