Homemade tortillas

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I am not a foodie which explains why there are maybe five posts under Chuck Wagon here. This one is an exception however. I got the recipe from a friend over a dozen years ago and made them a few times then stashed it. This year we have resurrected the recipe and treated ourselves to countless batches of warm soft whole-grain tortillas which rival those at the health food store:

2c flour (I use half whole wheat)
1tsp salt

Cut in:
1/2 c shortening (I use oil)

Add:
1/2 c warm water

Knead until smooth and flecked with air bubbles. Now at this pt the recipe says to place in a greased bowl and refrigerate for 4-24 hrs. We have done this chilled and fresh. Actually they are easier to just roll immediately imo.  If you chill the dough then return it to room temp before rolling as thin as you can. Bake on a super hot ungreased griddle for about 20 seconds each side.
Makes 8-10 tortillas.

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