Tortillas De Harina

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb all-purpose flour (2-3/4 cups, plus a little extra for rolling the tortillas)
• 5 tablespoons lard or 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening (or a 50/50 mixture of the two)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup very warm tap water, approximately

Recipe

• 1 measure the flour and fat into the bowl of a food processor.
• 2 pulse and then run the processor until the fat is thoroughly incorporated and no visible particles of fat remain.
• 3 dissolve the salt in 2/3 cup warm water.
• 4 with the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube in a steady stream.
• 5 continue running until the dough forms a ball.
• 6 if the dough is too stiff, you can add another tablespoon of water and process again.
• 7 divide the dough into 12 portions and roll each into a ball.
• 8 let rest on a plate covered with plastic for at least 30 minutes.
• 9 heat an ungreased griddle or heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
• 10 on a lightly floured surface, roll out a portion of the dough into an even 7-inch circle or use a tortilla press.
• 11 lay the tortilla on the hot griddle.
• 12 after 30 to 45 seconds, when there are browned splotches underneath, flip it over.
• 13 bake 30 to 45 seconds more, until the other side is browned; don't overbake the tortillas or it will become crisp.
• 14 remove and wrap in heavy towel.