Tortillas I

Tortillas I

Recipe by Esther Nelson from allrecipes.com

Dinner 45 Mins.

Ingredients

60

60 servings

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups boiling water

Instructions

  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
  • Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
  • Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
  • Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.

Nutritional Facts

Per 60 servings

  • Calories: 42
  • Carbohydrate: 8g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g

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