Basic Flour Tortillas

Directions

1. 1
   Any optional ingredient is to be added to the flour before you add the salted water.
2. 2
   In a large bowl combine the fat with the flour using your fingers until completely incorporated.
3. 3
   Add any optional ingredient now.
4. 4
   Stir the salt into the water to dissolve and pour around 2/3's of a cup over the mixture.
5. 5
   Working fast begin to stir.
6. 6
   You should have clumps and not a blob of dough.
7. 7
   Check to make sure all the dry ingredients are moist and if not continue to add water a bit at a time.
8. 8
   Turn out and knead until smooth consistency is achieved.
9. 9
   Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form into balls.
10. 10
    Set the balls on a plate, cover with plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Heat an ungreased griddle or heavy skillet-I use cast iron, over medium high heat.
12. 12
    One at a time place each ball on a lightly floured surface and begin to roll out to a 7 to 8 inch diameter circle.
13. 13
    Lay the tortilla on the hot griddle-you should see almost immediate bubbling across the surface-for about 40 seconds, turn and cook another 40 to 45 seconds.
14. 14
    Remove to a heavy towel, wrap and repeat process until done.