bedk@ICSI.Berkeley.EDU (Brian E. D. Kingsbury) (04/17/91)
Thanks to M.C. Wheeland for pointing out that I'd forgotten to include the quantity of water needed in my flour tortillas recipe. That's what I get for typing in recipes at 1 a.m. Flour Tortillas --- makes 12 4 c. flour, all-purpose or 1/2 all-purpose and 1/2 whole wheat 1.5 tsp. salt 1.5 tsp. baking powder 4 T shortening, margarine and Crisco both work 1.5 c. warm water, may vary with the flour used Combine the dry ingredients, then cut in shortening. Make a small well in the center and gradually add water. Knead the dough until it is soft, smooth, and elastic. Set aside 10 min., then divide into 12 equally-sized balls. Roll balls into ~1/8" thick circles, and cook on a preheated, ungreased grill for ~2 min./side, until the tortilla is lightly speckled. Cover to keep warm. Recipe adapted from _Simply Simpatico: A Taste of New Mexico_ by the Junior League of Albuquerque. Brian "Not a night person" Kingsbury bedk@icsi.berkeley.edu