Flour Tortillas

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Title: Flour Tortillas
Categories: Tortillas Mexican Breads
Servings: 12

2 c Unbleached Flour
1 t Salt
3 T Lard Or Shortening
1/2 c Warm Water
1 x Lard Or Shortening

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 unti 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 papper between each.
Cover with damp towel.
Makes 12 6-inch, 8 8-inch or 6 10-inch tortillas.

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