Flour Tortillas

 

I love making these, but more then that I love eating them .. yummmm

 

 

These should be a staple in your kitchen.  Homemade tortillas are far superior to any store-bought brand. you want them to have brown spots on them, thats where the good flavor comes from :)

2 cups flour

2 tablespoons shortening or lard

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

warm water

 

Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.  Add the shortening or lard and  rub flour mixture and shortening together until thoroughly mixed.  Add warm water and mix with a fork until a soft dough forms.  Knead for 3-5 minutes until dough comes together and is smooth and elastic.  Set aside for at least 15 minutes to rest. 

 

Meanwhile, begin heating a cast iron grill over medium heat.  The grill must be very hot.

 

Take golf ball sized pieces of dough and roll out thin.  Turn the tortillas ¼ turn to keep them relatively round.  If they end up in the shape of Texas, that's okay, too.  Cook on griddle until brown spots appear.  Turn and cook on other side.  Place in a clean folded towel or between 2 sheets of aluminum foil as you cook the remaining tortillas.  They will steam slightly as they cool.

A hot skillet will work too ...