%Flour Tortillas(Tht)
2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 Oz vegetable shortening 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Cup warm water Place the flour, shortening and salt in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer. Beat with the pa...
Ingredients
- 21/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 31/2 oz vegetable shortening
- 1Teaspoonsalt
- 1Cupwarm water
Directions
- 1
2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 Oz vegetable shortening 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Cup warm water Place the flour, shortening and salt in the bowl
- 2
Beat with the paddle until crumbly, 3 to 5 minutes
- 3
With the mixer running, gradually add the warm water and continue mixing until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes
- 4
Divide the dough into 8 pieces
- 5
Roll each into a ball and place on a baking tray or board
- 6
Cover with a towel and let rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour
- 7
Cut out eight 12-inch squares of waxed or parchment paper for stacking the tortillas
- 8
On a lightly floured board, roll each ball into a 10-inch circle, and transfer to a paper square