Tortillas

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Tortillas

This takes a little bit of a knack to get the shape

round, and not like a football. I think part of the

beauty is that they do look homemade, and not perfect

from a cutter.

3 cups of all purpose flour

1 t. salt

1 cup very warm water, not hot

1 T. lard, (pork fat)

Note: Oil is o.k. but you get more flavor with pork fat

Mix and knead flour, about 40 times. Squeeze little balls

from the top, and shape each ball from the underside with

your thumb. Shaping the tortillas is an art. Roll one

side, it looks like a football, turn and roll the other

side. If you flip the tortillas over it doesn't get

dried out as much or stick. Lightly flour your board

and rolling pin.

Rolling pin: My in-laws use a stainless steel tube from

a vacuum cleaner. They all have a section. It works

really well. By the way they are Mexican and you wouldn't

believe OUR potlucks! No wonder they won't eat out!

Tip: Flavor pops out if you heat them on top of the

burner and leaves nice marks.

Keywords: Intermediate, Mexican

( RG820 )