Breakfast Tortillas

Cinnamon and sugar topped with a dollop of whipping cream make these torillas a yummy treat for breakfast or snack. Found this in the May 2003 issue of Parenting.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 cup shortening or 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup  lukewarm water

Directions

1. Put flour, salt, and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
2. Mix the shortening or oil into the flour mixture until it forms pea-size balls.
3. Add the lukewarm water, a little at a time, until the dough is soft and pliable.
4. On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Place in a bowl, cover with a clean dish towel, and let it"rest" for 30 minutes.
6. Knead dough and form 8 to 10 balls.
7. Roll them out as thin and round as possible.
8. Preheat an ungreased griddle or cast-iron frying pan.
9. Heat about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a frying pan and cook the raw tortilla on both sides until puffy and light golden brown, about 45 seconds altogether.
10. Drain on a paper towel.
11. While tortilla is hot, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
12. Cut in quarters to make it easier for kids to hold.