Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Flour Tortillas

Ingredients:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup warm water

Directions:
-Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and beat at medium speed until blended
-Add water gradually in a steady stream, beating until blended
-Let dough stand 15 minutes
-Divide dough into equal portions, depending on the size tortillas you need.
-Roll out each dough ball into a thin circle on a lightly flowered surface.
-Heat an ungreased skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas, one at a time, about 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned and beginning to puff. remove from skillet, and wrap in foil to keep warm

Makes about 20 (6-inch) and 10 (8-inch) tortillas

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