Makes 8 Small Flour Tortillas
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup very hot water
Preparation:
Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to a mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk for 30 seconds to combine dry ingredients. Add the shortening, and work into the flour with a fork, or pastry cutter until the crumbs are the size of peas.Pour in the hot water and stir with a fork to combine. Pour mixture on a lightly floured surface and knead with your hands for 3-4 minutes to form a smooth dough. Place back in the bowl, cover with a towel and let rest 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 balls, and roll between your palms to make as smooth as possible. With a rolling pin, roll out each ball of dough into a thin circle about 6-7 inches across.
Preheat a dry cast iron, or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the tortilla in the hot pan and cook for one minute, or until small air bubbles appear. Flip over and cook for another minute, and then finish by flipping over one last time for another minute. During the third minute the tortilla will usually puff up, and small browned spots will form on the surface.
Remove to a plate to cool. Once finished, the tortillas are ready to eat, or they can be frozen for future use.
