Flour Tortillas |
Source: Go Inside™ |
Homemade tortillas are so much better than “store-bought!” |
Servings: |
Ingredients: |
18
Vary the size as needed |
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder (optional)
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 – 1 cup lukewarm milk or water |
Directions: |
- Sift together dry ingredients. Work shortening in with fingers. Stir in milk or water a little at a time. Form a ball. Knead dough on lightly floured board.
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- Make into balls about the size of golf balls. Let them stand without touching for 15 minutes. Roll each ball with a rolling pin until it is 6-8″ in diameter.
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- Cook on a medium hot ungreased griddle about 2 minutes on one side, turn over and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side. Cool, store in refrigerator until ready to use. Can also be frozen.
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