Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Tortillas de Harina




This is one of my favorite recipes. I grew up eating these a lot!

4 c. flour (bread-making flour works best)
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
Cut in 1/3 c. shortening
Add 1 3/4 c. of hot water, add up to 2 cups as needed.
Knead. Place in plastic bag for at least ten minutes

Roll on a floured surface until very thin.
Fry in a dry pan on med-high heat.
Store in plastic bag in fridge.

Notes: The pan should be hot enough that they puff up when cooking. I put them in a tea towel and they keep fairly warm.

Serving Suggestions: Burritos with homemade refried beans, enchiladas (red/white/green), burritos with eggs, salsa and freshly diced tomato

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