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Homemade Tortillas and Quesadillas

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A simple, easy recipe for homemade tortillas and directions for quesadillas as well.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Belizian
Servings 18 -20

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups flour
  • 6 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 shortening vegetable oil
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups water more or less to make a soft dough

Instructions
 

  • Mix dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, and salt)
  • Add shortening and water
  • Divide into 18-20 pieces
  • Roll or pat each piece into a circle, using flour if dough is sticky
  • Using high heat, spray a skillet and fry tortilla, approximately 30 minutes per side
  • The dough can also be rolled into balls and put into a bag or tightly covered container
  • Store in the refrigerator for use later that day.
  • Take dough out of the refrigerator 10-20 minutes before you are ready to fry them so they can warm to room temperature.