Tortillas By Esther Nelson

Tortillas By Esther Nelson
  • Author: ewelinajohnson

This recipe for traditional flatbread yields light, fluffy rounds that are perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes. Mixing simple ingredients to create a soft dough, these flatbreads are rolled out to your desired thickness and cooked on a stovetop until slightly bubbly. Enjoy these warm, stacked in a clean dish towel for a delightful addition to any meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water

Instructions

  • 1.Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
  • 2.Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
  • 3.Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
  • 4.Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
  • Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.

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Yield

Serves 60