Cornmeal Tortillas

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   In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and salt.

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   With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening until well blended.

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   Add warm water (use more, if necessary), stirring until mixture is completely moistened.

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   Form into a ball.

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   On floured surface, knead or work dough with hands until it is no longer stickyabout 5 minutes at room temperature.

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   Then, on floured surface, roll out each ball into 18 inch circle.

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   With paring knife, cut 5 tortillas from each circle (use rim of 5 3/4 inch mixing bowl as guide).

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   On heated, ungreased griddle, bake tortillas 1 minute.

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   Turn, and bake 1 minute longer.

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    *Authentic tortillas are made with masa harina, not nationally available.

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    This adaptation uses regular cornmeal.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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