How Do You Make Flour Tortillas With A Kitchenaid?
Homemade flour tortillas are a staple in many Tex-Mex kitchens. A homemade flour tortilla, like freshly baked bread, tastes much better than a store-bought one and is tasty served either hot or cold. Homemade flour tortillas can be used for snacking, baking and creating many other Mexican food delights. Mixing the ingredients in a Kitchenaid stand mixer makes creating fresh homemade tortillas a breeze. Affix the bread hook attachment to the Kitchenaid stand mixer. Place 3 cups of flour into the Kitchenaid stand mixer. Add the salt and baking powder. Mix well on low speed. Add the shortening or lard to the flour mixture, and mix on low speed until little beads form in the mixing bowl. Lard is the more authentic choice for flour tortillas. Add 1/4 cup of warm water and mix on medium for another minute or until a dough ball forms. Do not use extremely hot water when mixing. If the dough becomes sticky, add a little more flour. Remove the dough from the Kitchenaid and place it on a floured
