Flour Tortilla Tutorial

 I'm always looking for recipes to make my grocery store staples from scratch. I make my Enchiladas several times a month and I was always needed flour tortillas. So one day, when I didn't have any on hand, I decided to make my own. It's amazing how simple they are and how much BETTER they taste than store-bought.


Homemade Flour Tortillas (makes 8-10)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon Crisco (vegetable shortening)
3/4 cups hot water

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

Step 2

Cut in the shortening until it resembles cornmeal.

Step 3

Add the hot water and mix until the forms a ball. Turn out on a floured surface.

Step 4

Knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes.

Step 5

Cut the dough into 8-10 sections.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin circle, about 1/8 of an inch thick.

Step 7

Heat a non-stick skillet on high heat. Spray with cooking spray, and cook each side of the tortilla for 1-2 minutes until it bubbles up and turns golden brown.Stack them on a plate with a damp towel over them to keep them soft.

Step 8

Continue with all the tortillas. Use them in your favorite recipes!