Flour Tortillas

As always, so much better than store bought.   It's super simple to make, just make sure you roll them out thin enough.  Store the extra in a plastic zip-loc bag in the refrigerator.

FLOUR TORTILLAS
(makes 16)

Ingredients:
*2 1/2 cups all-purose flour
*1 teaspoon kosher salt
*2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
*1-2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening
*1 cup hot water

Directions:

~Whisk the flour, salt & baking powder together in a mixing bowl.

~Mix in the lard/vegetable shortening with pastry blender or fork, until the flour resembles course crumbs.

~Slowly add the water and mix until the dough come together.

~Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead 30-40 times,  until the dough becomes smooth.

~Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

~Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.

~Roll each piece into a ball.
~Allow dough balls to rest for 10 minutes.

~Preheat a large skillet (cast iron is best) over medium-high heat.

~Roll  each dough ball into a very thin semi-round tortilla.

~Cook tortillas one at a time.

~Cook until golden & bubbly (20-30 seconds).

~Flip and cook until a golden brown on the other side.

~Place tortillas in a warmer or between warm towels in a warm 
oven.  


Helpful Hint:
-They cook much better in a dark pan such as a cast iron pan.
-Make sure you roll them out super thin, almost translucent. 
-Don't cook tortillas to long or they will become crisp.


**Don't become discouraged if the first few don't seem to work for you.  You'll get the hang of it, and will be very happy with the taste.