*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                             Flour Tortillas

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/3  cups          all-purpose flour
     2/3  cup           whole wheat flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  cup           vegetable shortening
     2/3  cup           water -- hot

In a large bowl, stir flours, salt and baking powder. With a pastry cutter 
blend  in shortening until resembles coarse meal. Add enough hot water to 
form a stiff dough. Place dough on  plastic wrap and form into a cylinder, 
approximately 2 1/2 inches thick. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour. ( dough 
can be made up a day in advance). Cut dough into 12 pieces. Form each into 
a ball. On floured surface, roll each ball into  flat 8-inch circle. Cook 
on hot ungreased griddle or skillet
until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Turn to other side and cook 20 
seconds.

Males 12.

I have made the flour tortillas without shortening and they were just 
fine. I made no other adjustments to the rest of the recipe.


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