Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
2	cups	flour, unbleached all-purpose
1	teaspoon	salt
3	tablespoons	lard	or shortening
1/2	cup	water	warm
1	x	vegetable shortening	or lard

Directions

Mix flour and salt; cut in lard until particles are the size of fine crumbs.

Sprinkle in water; one tablespoon at a time, until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl.

Gather dough into a ball; divide into 12 equal parts for 6-inch tortillas, 8 equal parts for 8-inch tortillas, or 6 equal parts for 10-inch tortillas.

Shape each part into a ball; brush lightly with lard.

Cover and let rest 20 minutes.

For each tortilla, roll 1 ball on a floured surface into 6, 8, or 10-inch circle.

Heat ungreased griddle or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Cook tortilla until dry around edge and blsiters appear on the surface, about 2 minutes.

Turn and cook the other side until dry, about 1 minute.

Stack tortillas, placing waxed paper between each.

Cover with damp towel.

Makes 12 6-inch, 8 8-inch or 6 10-inch tortillas.