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Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
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Add shortening.
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Use vegetable shortening or lard.
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Or use a combination of half lard half shortening.
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Use a fork or a pastry cutter to cut in the shortening or just do it the old fashioned way and use your hands.
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Next add warm water a little at a time until your dough is soft and not sticky.
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You do not need very hot water.
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Knead the dough for a few minutes.
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Now you will pull off pieces of dough to form about 12 small dough balls.
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Let them rest for at least 10 minutes, longer if you like.
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This is a good time to heat up the griddle.
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You will want to set it at medium to high heat.
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If it is too hot the tortillas will cook too fast.
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Now you can roll out the dough with your rolling pin.
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It is a good idea to.
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dust each ball with a little flour just before you roll them out.
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Lay the rolling pin in the center of the dough ball and roll up, center and roll down.
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It is good to lift the dough and turn it.
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Again, rolling pin in the center and roll.
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Roll them out fairly thin.
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Lay your tortilla on the hot griddle.
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It takes just a few seconds to cook.
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Flip to the other side.
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When they are done it should have lots of nice brown speckles.
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Place them in a towel.
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If you would like you can use a tortilla warmer to keep them warm longer.
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They are ready to be served!
