Flour Tortillas

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Flour Tortillas

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup water -- hot

In a large bowl, stir flours, salt and baking powder. With a pastry cutter
blend in shortening until resembles coarse meal. Add enough hot water to
form a stiff dough. Place dough on plastic wrap and form into a cylinder,
approximately 2 1/2 inches thick. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour. ( dough
can be made up a day in advance). Cut dough into 12 pieces. Form each into
a ball. On floured surface, roll each ball into flat 8-inch circle. Cook
on hot ungreased griddle or skillet
until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Turn to other side and cook 20
seconds.

Males 12.

I have made the flour tortillas without shortening and they were just
fine. I made no other adjustments to the rest of the recipe.


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