Tortilla is everywhere from taco, enchilada, chips, quesadilla to name only few of traditional Mexican dishes . The easy way out and this is the simple can be , few ingredients but can be time consuming if you are cooking for large families .
Tis will make around 10 tortilla
3 cups all−purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup hot water
Mix all dry ingredients first then add shortening to make a crumbly dough. Next add the water and shape in to a ball . Let rest covered for an hour, divide in smaller balls shape dough,. roll on a flour surface or use a tortilla press . Cook on both sides
Tip: add small amount of flour when you shape the dough if become to sticky . sprinkle flour on top of the dough to roll it easier