Street Taco Tortillas
Street taco tortillas are heart of Mexican street food. They are thin pliable and slightly chewy flatbreads and hold variety of delicious fillings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together corn flour, baking powder, and salt.Add vegetable shortening and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add warm water and keep kneading the dough until it becomes elastic and smooth. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions and make a ball of each portion.Roll each ball into a 6-7 inches circle using a rolling pin.
- Heat the griddle over medium heat and carefully transfer one tortilla to the griddle.Cook the tortilla for 1-2 minutes from each side until it is slightly puffy.Fill the street taco tortillas with your favorite toppings and enjoy!!
