Once you have tried fresh, hot homemade tortillas, there is no going back. They are delicious!!
If I am making them for dinner, I will often make extra for breakfast burritos in the morning.
Homemade Tortillas (yield 6-8 tortillas)
2 c flour
1 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
*1/4 c shortening
1/2 c warm water
Combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles a course meal.
Gradually add the warm water a little bit at a time, mixing and kneading until smooth.
Form the dough into 6-8 balls (depending on how large you want the tortillas to be).
Dust the countertop with flour and roll each ball of dough into a circle, as thin as possible.
Cook one at a time on a griddle or cast-iron pan (this works best) over medium-high heat. Flip the tortilla after bubbles begin to form. Cook for about 30-45 seconds for the first side, and 10-20 for the second side.
Serve warm.
*Note: I often substitute half of the shortening with butter, but have even occasionally used all butter.
