Meals Matter

Flour Tortillas

Contributed By: jarodnjamie
Frugalcooking.com

Ingredients

4 cups Flour

1 Tbls salt

Pinch of baking powder

2 Heaping Tbls shortening

1 1/2 cups Hot water

Preparation

Mix together well, knead until smooth. Divide into 2 inch diameter balls, and place in a covered greased bowl. Roll out thin(the thinner the better)on a floured table and cook on medium heat in an ungreased pan.

Cook's Notes

When making this recipe be sure to knead them well till smooth, don't let them dry out, and do not use oil to cook them as possibly the oil will make them crispy and stif, rather than the soft you want them to be.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Meal Type: Appetizers