This authentic flour tortilla recipe is well worth a try I learned how to make these growing up watching my mother Alma
Prep Time
1 hr
Dificult
Medium
Servings
1 hr 55 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine flour
baking powder
and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening by hand
or with a pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly. If mixture looks more floury than crumbly
add one or two more tablespoons of shortening. Add about 3/4 cup hot water
or just enough to moisten.
Knead dough by hand or with a large fork
rubbing dough against the sides of the mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If dough still sticks to the side of the bowl
add a couple more tablespoons of flour until dough forms a soft round shape. For best results
cover dough with a clean dish towel
and let it rest for about an hour or so.
Divide dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Roll each ball on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the preheated pan and cook until browned and slightly puffy
about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side
about 30 seconds or a minute more; transfer to a plate. Repeat with each piece of dough. Keep cooked tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.
Laura L
