White Flour Tortillas

Serves: 6

Hal Herzog

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

40

Sweetness

54

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Lard

2 cups

Chicken Stock

Directions:

1

Melt 2/3 cup of the shortening in a saucepan and set aside

2

With an electric mixer, beat the other 1 1/3 cups of the shortening until fluffy and gradually and alternately begin adding the harina, baking powder, and stock, mixing well after each addition

3

Then gradually add the melted shortening mixing completely after each addition

4

Cover the bowl of dough with a damp kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for at least 30 minutes

5

Heat the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat on the griddle

6

Form 1 to 2 tablespoons of the dough into 4 to 6-inch disks

7

(The New Mexican version shown on the episode is thicker than the Latin American version)

8

Cook on the griddle for 1 or 2 minutes, flip with large pancake turner and cook the other side

9

Allow to rest than serve warm or at room temperature, or use as needed for the component of another recipe