Saturday, August 11, 2007

Homemade Tortillas





Easy peasy recipesy. Makes 12 tortillas.

Ingredients:
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups warm water

Method:
1. Stir dry ingredients.
2. Gradually mix in shortening.
3. Add enough water to make a soft but not sticky dough.
4. Knead for 5 minutes.
5. Roll into 6" rounds 1/8" thick.
6. Place in a (preferably non-stick) frying pan over medium heat until lightly browned.