Flour Tortillas
Our middle daughter loved making flour tortillas when she was in 4-H. In fact, it was the first bread-making recipe that she entered at the fair. Here's a recipe you can make for your family that will rival store-bought flour tortillas . . . with just a little effort.
Servings: 12 tortillas
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2/3 cup hot water
Instructions
- Gather ingredients so you have everything close at hand on counter or table.
Prepare the Dough
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix well.
- Add shortening and cut in until mixture is crumbly.
- Stir in hot water in two parts, mixing well after each. Lightly knead on floured surface, 20-30 times. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
Form and Cook Tortillas
- Divide dough into 12 pieces, forming each into a ball. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. On lightly floured surface, roll out balls of dough very thin to form an 8" circle.
- Heat a cast iron griddle to medium-high heat. (Test temperature by sprinkling water on griddle. If it sizzles, it's ready.)
- Cook tortillas on each side for 50-60 seconds, tamping down air bubbles as needed. Remove from griddle when brown spots appear and cover with a towel to keep warm or place in a terracotta tortilla warmer. Serve immediately in your favorite Mexican recipe. Makes 12 tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg