Flour tortillas

description:

Homemade tortillas that are crisp and great with curry, chorizo potato tacos, chipotle grilled tacos, New Mexican pork.

ingredients:

6 tortillas
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp table salt
2 1/3 Tbsp vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup warm water

instructions:

1) Combine flour and salt in large bowl.

2) Using your fingers, rub shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.

3) Stir in warm water until combined. Be sure to get the flour completely covered in water before kneading.

4) Turn dough out onto counter and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is formed.

5) Divide dough into 6 equal portions, about 2 tablespoons each; roll each into smooth 1-inch ball between your hands. Transfer to container and refridgerate until dough is firm. (Balls can be kept in the fridge for up to two days.)

6) Roll 1 dough ball into 6-inch circle on lightly floured counter.

7) Heat 1 Tbsp oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Wipe out skillet with paper towels, leaving thin film of oil on bottom.x

8) Place 1 tortilla in skillet and cook until surface begins to bubble and bottom is spotty brown, about 1 minute. (If not browned after 1 minute, turn heat up slightly. If browning too quickly, reduce heat.) Flip and cook until spotty brown on second side, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to plate and cover with clean dish towel. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

source:

America's Test Kitchen