Tender flour tortilla

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients first

2. 2

   Put the shortening in and mix with your hands till it turns into a cornmeal texture

3. 3

   slowly add hot water into the dry ingredients and mix with wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Becareful.

5. 5

   Not to burn yourself and when it is cool enough to touch knead it till it becomes a soft ball of dough.

6. 6

   Let it sit in a bowl and cover with a wet towel for 30 minutes .

7. 7

   then roll into golf sized balls then let sit an additional 10 minutes

8. 8

   Now sprinkle flour on your counter and use as much as you need to roll it out.

9. 9

   and flatten the ball with.

10. 10

    Your hands and then start rolling with a rolling pin until you get it pretty thin

11. 11

    In a comal (or just a medium pan) on medium heat put the stretched dough until it bubbles and then turn till it's cooked

12. 12

    Stack tortillas and then store in a plastic bag so they remain soft

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.