Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 c Unbleached Flour 1/2 c Warm Water
1 ts Salt 1 x Lard Or Shortening
3 tb Lard Or Shortening

Mix flour and salt; cut in lard until particles are the size of fine
crumbs. Sprinkle in water; one tablespoon at a time, until all flour
is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl. Gather
dough into a ball; divide into 12 equal parts for 6-inch tortillas, 8
equal parts for 8-inch tortillas, or 6 equal parts for 10-inch
tortillas. Shape each part into a ball; brush lightly with lard.
Cover and let rest 20 minutes. For each tortilla, roll 1 ball on a
floured surface into 6, 8, or 10-inch circle. Heat ungreased griddle
or skillet over medium-high heat unti hot. Cook tortilla until dry
around edge and blsiters appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Turn
and cook the other side until dry, about 1 minute. Stack tortillas,
placing waxed papper between each. Cover with damp towel. Makes 12
6-inch, 8 8-inch or 6 10-inch tortillas. Submitted By BOBBI ZEE On
12-25-94

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