basic, whole wheat flour tortillas
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 tablesppons lard or shortening
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup hot water
Instructions
- Stir together the flour and salt.
- Add shortening and stir with a fork.
- Slowly add water. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead for 2 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Form the dough into 8 balls and let rest for another 15 minutes.
- Press into thin rounds.
- Heat on medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side.