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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Homemade tortillas are totally different than the junk you purchase at the grocery. Thse are worth the effort. Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
1 tsp baking powder |
1/2 tsp salt |
1 tbs lard or shortening (see note) |
1/2 cup water, more or less |
Directions:
1. Sift all dry ingredients
2. Cut in lard or shortening until it looks like crumbles
3. Add only enough water to make a soft dough.
4. Mix well and knead for 5 minutes (you can use a food processor, but shorten knead time)
5. Form into round balls about 2 inches in diameter
6. Place between 2 sheets of waxed apper aqnd roll with rolling pin
7. Cook on hot, dry griddle until spotty brown, turning once
8. If tortilla puffs while browning, pat with spatula
9. wrap in clean dish towl to keep warm
10. Note: The trick is the right flour to water ratio. Dribble water until it looks like a smooth soft bread dough. It should not be sticky (too much water) or lumpy (not enough water)
11. Note: A standard tortilla is about 6 inches in diameter.
12. Note: Whole wheat flour may be substituted, or use half and half.
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