Homemade Flour Tortillas
Classic homemade flour tortillas made from scratch with all-purpose flour, shortening, and basic pantry ingredients. These soft and pliable tortillas are perfect for tacos, burritos, or any Mexican dish.
Ingredients
- •2½ cups all-purpose flour
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon baking powder
- •⅓ cup vegetable shortening
- •⅓ cup hot water
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the shortening and hot water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5 min
- 2.
2. Divide the dough into 16 pieces and shape each into a ball (these are called testales). On a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll out each ball to a 6-inch circle.
15 min
- 3.
3. Heat a griddle until hot. Place a tortilla on the griddle and cook until the bottom is lightly browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes; the tortilla will puff up. Turn and cook until lightly browned in spots on the second side. Place in a towel-lined basket and cover with the towel to keep warm while you cook the remaining tortillas. Serve immediately.
30 min
- 4.
For extra flavor and crunch, add 1 cup finely chopped pecans to the dough, mixing thoroughly.
2 min
