Tortillas I

Description To Latinos everywhere, these are not only our bread but usually our utensil at mealtime as well! Some like big and thin, some like them small and fat, depending on the region of the country you’re from and the way your grandmother made them! Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons shortening 2 teaspoons … Read more

Tortillas II

Description Fresh and tender wheat flour tortillas are great with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon shortening ½ cup water Instructions In a large mixing bowl combine together flour salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add the … Read more

Corn Tortillas

Description This is the real thing! A simple mixture of masa harina and water results in the most wonderful corn tortillas you ever tasted. The secret is to use a cast iron pan! You can buy masa harina at Mexican grocery stores or in the ethnic food aisle of large supermarkets. Ingredients 1 ¾ cups masa … Read more