Authentic Mexican Tortillas Recipe
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Authentic Mexican Tortillas

By: Jamie Mikall Martinez  
"I learned how to make these growing up watching my mother Alma. We have never used an actual "recipe", but for your convenience I came up with one ..."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup hot water

Directions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly. If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make the ingredients look moist.
  2. With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for about an hour or so.
  3. Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not look doughy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 227 | Total Fat: 13.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2004 by Mommy of Five 
I was just browsing in the Mexican section and found this recipe. I am Mexican and yes, as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by MABI78 
I wanted to address the issue of the Tortillas going hard after being made. Being from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2004 by Flashsmith 
Some people must think that 'authentic' means tastes like store bought. It does not. Last... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by Zsazsa Gardea 
Ok, i understand all the reviews now about it being more flaky like a pie crust. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by CMAP20 
I don't mean to be so blunt but the tortilla recipe submitted by Esther Nelson is much much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by SARAHBH 
I read other peoples reviews and decided to use two tablespoons of shortening for every cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by JKBERNACKI 
I love this recipe but I changed the ingredients up to make a healthier, vegan version. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by tgrz87301 
I liked the recipe. It reminded me of my grandmas. The only things I had to change to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2003 by LEEKIRGAN 
I should've read the reviews! This is not a very good recipe. Too salty. Too tough. Too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by CHRYS01 
Very easy to make and taste pretty good a little floury. They however they do not store well... MORE

 
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