tortillas ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, combine together flour, salt and baking powder. cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• add the water and mix until the dough can be gathered together. if necessary, add more water (1 teaspoon at a time) until the dough comes together. cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 15 minutes.
• divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll into rounds. on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to flatten and stretch each round into a circle 7 inches across.
• cook on an ungreased skillet over medium high heat until brown spots begin to appear on the tortillas. keep covered with a clean, dry towel until ready to serve.