FLOUR TORTILLAS (Step-by-step recipe)

This is the traditional recipe made in northern Mexico. Ingredient measurements should be followed exactly as shown in instructions; water quantity may vary depending on desired mixture texture. This recipe makes about 18 tortillas.

3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of baking powder
3.5 oz -- vegetable shortening (cut into very small pieces)
1 cup of very hot water

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[Mafanwe]

Charlie Brown for a sound track! I will make your tortillas!

[kiminokami]

7 tablespoons

[sachavez100]

Thanks!!!

[Yadira Amaya]

how much is 3.5oz of veg shortening in tbsp??

[Isabel Garcia]

Gracias me acorde de mi abuelita

[aprilcakess18]

What happens if you don't use oil shortening?

[Tyler Eaton]

Great video. Quick question: can you refrigerate the rolled out tortillas (pre-grilled) for later use? How long would you expect them to keep for? Thank you!

[Ro M]

This is awesome! Thanks so much :)

[DresTheMaster]

dont use oil.

[TheOUsoonersFanatic]

Thanks for sharing!