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Flour Tortillas

by WABI-TV5 News Desk - May 5th 2011 05:06am - Read more TV5 Dinners

Recipe Courtesy: Cathy Speronis

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/4 cup warm water

In a large bowl combine flour, salt and baking powder. Add the shortening and olive oil cutting it into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork.

Slowly add the warm water until the dough comes together to form a ball. Knead for a few minutes.

Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.

Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Form golf-sized balls from dough. Use a tortilla press or a well-floured rolling pin and board to form tortillas. They should be pretty thin.

Place the tortillas, one at a time, onto the preheated skillet. Turn every 15-20 seconds until sides start to bubble and brown slightly.

Remove to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep the tortillas warm and pliable.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Tortillas can be made ahead and stored in a plastic food bag. They can also be frozen.

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