Flour Tortillas

By Kelli with an I

Simple and delicious homemade flour tortillas, like your Abuela would make if you had one.

Ingredients

• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 3/4 c. shortening
• 3/4 c. hot water

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Using your hands or a pastry cutter or fork, cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Add in the hot water to make it moist.

2. With hand or fork, knead dough. Once it's kneaded, cover with a towel and let it rest for an hour.

3. Pull apart 10-12 balls. Using a rolling pin or a tortilla press flatten them to about an 1/8 inch thickness.

4. Cook in a skillet for 1-2 minutes until they are no longer doughy.