rachel's tortillas ( scratch)
I have made these tortilla's in the past and my Grandma & Mom has me making these. Fresh Tortillas, are better then store bought that what I was told. Hope everyone enjoys them!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
2 Hr
method
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yield
VARIES
Ingredients
- YOU NEED A ROLLING PIN
- YOU NEED A LARGE BOWL
- YOU NEED A CASK IRON OR A FRYING PAN
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup lard
- 2 cups hot water
How To Make rachel's tortillas ( scratch)
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Step 1NOTE:FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT DO NOT HAVE A LARGE CASK IRON SKILLET, YOU CAN USE A FLAT LARGE FRYING PAN TO USE FOR YOUR TORTILLAS TO COOK ON. NOTE:PREHEAT PAN AT A MED TO MED-HIGH HEAT
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Step 2With a large bowl add your dry and mix it. Then add your lard & pour little by little hot water as you mixing by hand. Form into a large ball.
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Step 3Pinch off 2-3 inch peaces of your dough and put back into the bowl cont with the rest of your dough.
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Step 4Then you sprinkle flour on it and cover with a dish towel and wait for it to rise. Wait for it 30 mins and after the 30 mins is up, then form into large dough again.
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Step 5Nead your dough into a shape of a log, 3-4 inches around. With your hand pinch off the size you desire your tortillas. Use a rolling pill and roll out your tortilla.. If it sticks add a pinch of flour to keep it from sticking. After you have shape it into a circle put it on your pan and wait for it to brown on both sides.
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