what is the recipe for tortilla shells?

Answer 1

Flour Tortillas
Serving Size : 12

4 cups Unbleached all purpose flour
2 teaspoons Salt
4 teaspoons Baking powder
2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups Warm water or more if needed


In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder. With a pastry blender, a fork or your hands, gradually work in the lard or shortening until it is all incorporated. Add enough warm water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough into 1/4 cup (3 oz) portions and form them into balls.
Roll each ball into a flat round about 6 inches in diameter and 1/8 inches thick.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Place the tortillas one at a time into the dry hot skillet; cook until brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side.
Remove from the skillet and keep warm in cloth towel.

Answer 2

Heat your oven to about 350 degrees. Put flour tortillas over inverted cereal bowls on a cookie sheet. (Make sure they are oven/microwave safe) Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the bowls and fill.

Answer 3

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