Homemade Flavored Tortillas ( Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach Etc)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lard or shortening
• 1/4 cup water (or liquid from the peppers)
• 1/4 cup roasted red pepper (or spinach or whatever you want)

Directions

1. 1

   Sift together flour and salt into a bowl.

2. 2

   Work lard or shortening into the flour with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   In a blender or mini-food processer, blend water and ingredient of your choice together so there are no big chunks.

4. 4

   Make a well in the flour and slowly stir in the liquid. Stopping when flour is moistened. Add more flour or water if needed.

5. 5

   Knead lightly until smooth and form into a ball. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide dough into balls roughly smaller than a ping pong ball.

7. 7

   On a lightly floured wooden surface, roll out each ball until very thin. Cut off rough edges if desired.

8. 8

   Cook tortillas on a hot ungreased pan for a minute or two on each side.

9. 9

   Keep warm in a bowl covered with foil or a damp towel.