Flour Tortillas
Round, flat unleavened breads that are a foundation of Mexican cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 C flour
- 1 t salt
- 3 T lard or shortening
- 1/2 C warm water
- Lard or shortening for brushing
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt, cut in lard, and add water to form dough.
- Divide dough and rest 20 minutes.
- Roll into circles and cook on hot skillet until blistered.
- Stack with waxed paper between each and cover with damp towel.