Ann's Flour Tortillas
Yield
12 servingsPrep
30 minCook
5 minReady
55 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | cups |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
3 | tablespoons |
lard
or shortening |
|
½ | cup |
water
warm |
|
1 | x |
vegetable shortening
or lard |
* |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
473 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
5 | ml |
salt
|
|
45 | ml |
lard
or shortening |
|
118 | ml |
water
warm |
|
1 | x |
vegetable shortening
or lard |
* |
Directions
Mix flour and salt; cut in lard until particles are the size of fine crumbs.
Sprinkle in water; one tablespoon at a time, until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl.
Gather dough into a ball; divide into 12 equal parts for 6-inch tortillas, 8 equal parts for 8-inch tortillas, or 6 equal parts for 10-inch tortillas.
Shape each part into a ball; brush lightly with lard.
Cover and let rest 20 minutes.
For each tortilla, roll 1 ball on a floured surface into 6, 8, or 10-inch circle.
Heat ungreased griddle or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Cook tortilla until dry around edge and blsiters appear on the surface, about 2 minutes.
Turn and cook the other side until dry, about 1 minute.
Stack tortillas, placing waxed paper between each.
Cover with damp towel.
Makes 12 6-inch, 8 8-inch or 6 10-inch tortillas.