Authentic Mexican Homemade Flour Tortillas

Have you ever wondered where on earth you could find REAL Mexican recipes? Not just a watered down version of them! These recipes have been passed down in our family and used for at least 50 years. I've just started on this blog, so please be patient with me as I transfer the recipes to online format. I've had many requests for authentic Mexican dishes as well as desserts. I hear so many stories of displaced Texans (yes-I'm a Texan!) craving Mexican food, such as Tamales, Carne Guisada, Picadillo, homemade tortillas and so much more.

Okay, let's start with some simple Mexican foods and work our way on up!

Homemade Flour Tortillas

First you'll need-

2 cups of flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
2 1/2 tablespoons of shortening (like Crisco)
2/3 cup PLUS 2 teaspoons warm water

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening, and mix with hands until crumbly. Add the water so that the dough becomes pliable, but not too soft and/or sticky(If it's still too sticky, just add a little more flour). Knead for 5 minutes on a floured board.

Make about 10 balls of dough with this, and then roll each one out thin; about 6-7" circles. Cook on hot griddle as follows:

-- Cook on one side, ONLY until the tortilla begins to bubble (about 20 seconds or so). Then turn quickly.

-- Cook on the second side until the tortilla is brown and bubbly (about 20 seconds or so). Turn over a second time.

--Cook on the first side for about another 20 seconds.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Do not turn them more than twice, because they will become dry and crispy!
If the griddle is not hot enough(but not too hot!), they won't cook properly. After you have made a few you will be able to judge the heat needed-if it's too low, they'll take forever to cook, if it's too high, they'll burn almost instantly! Also, don't expect them to be round the first few times you make them :) practice makes perfect!
Any questions or comments are greatly appreciated!

Other Mexican recipes to browse:

Arroz (Spanish Rice)

Traditional Menudo

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