Tortillas De Harina (Flour Tortillas) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My late grandma's tortillas. Delicious as a stand alone snack or Mexican side Ingredients:
3 cups flour |
3 tablespoons shortening or 3 tablespoons lard |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 pinch sugar |
1 cup water (lukewarm) |
Directions:
1. Mix flour, shortening, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Gradually stir in water until crumbly dough forms.
3. Work with hands until dough holds together.
4. on a floured board, shape into a ball and knead until smooth.
5. Divide dough into 12 roughly equal parts.
6. roll into sphere and let stand for 15 minutes.
7. Use a rolling pin to flatten into 8 inch circles.
8. Cook on ungreased griddle on medium heat, to cook, when it starts to bubble, flip it over, when it starts to bubble, pat it down with a clean towel or spatula, when the entire tortilla starts to inflate, take it off the grill.
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