Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
- Mix together with your hands till like coarse oatmeal:
- 6 C flour
- 1 T salt
- 1 T baking powder
Instructions
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Mix in 2/3 C shortening, then 1 1/2 C very hot water.
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Knead and add extra flour till dough doesn't stick to your hands.
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Form a ball (smooth). Pinch off balls about 1 1/2" in diameter. Roll in flour.
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Form a flat saucer with thin center. Do several at a time to sit for a while.
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Dust rolling surface. Roll out each ball, turning over, keeping it as round as possible.
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Fry on greaseless griddle till bubbles appear and slightly browned on bottom (at 350-375°).
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Turn and flatten (slap it hard!) to break bubbles and fry till lightly browned.
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Cover cooked tortillas in towel and then put in plastic bag (or covered Tupperware). Store extra tortillas in frig.
