Basic Flour Tortillas

1. 1

   Any optional ingredient is to be added to the flour before you add the salted water.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the fat with the flour using your fingers until completely incorporated.

3. 3

   Add any optional ingredient now.

4. 4

   Stir the salt into the water to dissolve and pour around 2/3's of a cup over the mixture.

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   Working fast begin to stir.

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   You should have clumps and not a blob of dough.

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   Check to make sure all the dry ingredients are moist and if not continue to add water a bit at a time.

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   Turn out and knead until smooth consistency is achieved.

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   Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form into balls.

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    Set the balls on a plate, cover with plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.

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    Heat an ungreased griddle or heavy skillet-I use cast iron, over medium high heat.

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    One at a time place each ball on a lightly floured surface and begin to roll out to a 7 to 8 inch diameter circle.

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    Lay the tortilla on the hot griddle-you should see almost immediate bubbling across the surface-for about 40 seconds, turn and cook another 40 to 45 seconds.

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    Remove to a heavy towel, wrap and repeat process until done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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