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Tortillas De Harina
(White Flour Tortillas)

Yield: 8-12 Total Cooking Time:20-25 minutes
Temperature: Medium-High
Freezes well

Ingredients

4 cups flour
4 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups warm water (about)
2 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and cut in shortening.
2. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add water, a small amount at a time, and work mixture into a dough.
3. Knead dough until smooth, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes.
4. Form dough into balls the size of an egg. Roll each ball of dough into a circle 6 inches in diameter.
5. Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat. Place each tortilla on griddle and cook for approximately 1 minute on each side. (Tortilla should be lightly speckled.)

NOTE: Flour tortillas may be served as a bread with any meal

 
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