Homemade Flour Tortillas
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
32 tortillas
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 6 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups warm water
directions
- 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!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef OnMyMom
United States
Learning how to love to cook! Love this site, thanks so much! UPDATE: I am now learning to eat the proper food and to prepare it where it looks and tastes great! My mom made this recipe often, we had fun that day remembering & laughing. My mom has passed on, but I will always have that day in my heart. Love you mom.