Flour tortillas
Flour tortillas recipe in the mexican category
Recipe ingredients:
- 4 cup all purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 teaspoon lard or shortening
- 1-1/2 cup warm water
Recipe method:
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening.
- Make a well in the center and add water, a small amount at a time, to form a dough.
- Knead dough in bowl until smooth and elastic. Cover and wet aside for ten minutes.
- Form dough into egg sized balls and flatter between palms.
- With rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cook on preheated ungreased skillet over medium high heat, two minutes per side, until tortilla looks slightly speckled.
- Cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft until served.
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