LIGHT AND SIMPLE FLOUR TORTILLAS

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When I lived with my grandmother, she woke up every morning at 4 am to make fresh tortillas. She always made sure that I ate a hot breakfast before I left for school. My favorite meal in the morning is breakfast tacos. It gave me energy for the rest of the day

Provided by Deborah Garza

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 c vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 c hot water

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl add dry ingredients mix with fork.
  • 2. Add shortening. Use a pastry cutter to blend shortening into the flour until resembles coarse crumbs.
  • 3. Make a well in the center add hot water/olive oil combine with fork. When dough comes together lightly flour board and knead for 5 mins. Let rest for 30 mins.
  • 4. Divide dough into 16 portions. Flour board/ rolling pin. Roll to desired size.
  • 5. I like to use the mexican comal to cook the tortillas, but you can use a nonstick skillet.
  • 6. Cook tortillas on both sides for about 1 min or until brown.

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