Flour Tortillas
Soft, tender and full of flavor, once you try them you’ll never want the pre-packaged ones again. They are super easy to make, even the kids can do it.
Servings: 12 6" tortillas
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons lard or shortening
- ¾ cup hot water
- flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ingredients together using a fork.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut the lard into the flour mixture until it resembles corn meal.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the hot water. Slowly stir until it starts to form a ball. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, until it’s soft and smooth. Cover and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Roll into balls and flatten by hand. Place flattened dough on a floured surface and begin rolling from the center outward. Flip the dough over, using more flour if needed and continue rolling from the center outward until it is about 6” in diameter.
- In hot, dry, cast iron pan, cook tortillas over medium heat for approximately 1-2 minutes per side.Keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal