Tortillas De Harina Flour Tortillas

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My late grandma's tortillas. Delicious as a stand alone snack or mexican side

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Steps

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Mix flour , shortening , baking powder , salt , and sugar.

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Gradually stir in water until crumbly dough forms.

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Work with hands until dough holds together.

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On a floured board , shape into a ball and knead until smooth.

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Divide dough into 12 roughly equal parts.

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Roll into sphere and let stand for 15 minutes.

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Use a rolling pin to flatten into 8 inch circles.

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Cook on ungreased griddle on medium heat , to cook , when it starts to bubble , flip it over , when it starts to bubble , pat it down with a clean towel or spatula , when the entire tortilla starts to inflate , take it off the grill.

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Ingredients

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flour, shortening, baking powder, salt, sugar, water