Flour Tortillas

Directions

1. 1
   In a food processor combine 2 3/4 cups of the flour (reserve the remaining flour for rolling out the dough) with the lard or shortening.
2. 2
   Pulse several times until the fat is evenly distributed throughout the flour and no particles of fat are visible.
3. 3
   Dissolve the salt in 2/3 cup of the warm water.
4. 4
   With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube in a steady stream and stop the machine once the dough has come together in a ball.
5. 5
   Feel the dough, it should be a medium-stiff consistency, not too firm but not as soft as most bread doughs.
6. 6
   If the dough is too stiff, divide it into several pieces, sprinkle with 1 or 2 tablespoons of the remaining water and process again until a ball forms.
7. 7
   Divide the dough into 12 portions, roll into balls and place on a flat surface or plate.
8. 8
   Cover with plastic wrap and allow dough to rest for at least 30 minutes.
9. 9
   On a lightly floured surface roll each ball into a 7-inch circle by flattening the ball of dough, lightly flouring it, and with a rolling pin rolling forward and backward over the dough, then turn it a sixth of a turn and roll forward and backward agaiy