Cinco de Mayo

We decided to have a little fun today making tortillas.  I love tortillas!! I found a fun and cool way to make them at Oklahoma  Ag in the Classroom , called Tortilla in a  Bag.  It was super easy and the kids had alot of fun making making them.   Ag in the Classroom is a really great website, with many crafts, recipes, learning tools, and information about agriculture. 

The ingredients (for four tortillas)
1 qt-storage bag

1 1/2 C Flour

1 tsp baking powder

3 Tablespoons shortening

1/2 C hot tap water

1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

1.  Place flour, salt and baking powder in bag.  Close and shake just a few shakes to mix.
2. Add shortening and reclose the bag.  Work bag with hands until the mixture looks crumbly and there are no large pieces of shortening visible.

3. Open the bag, and add the hot tap water.  Knead in the bag until the dough is one large piece and the sides of the bag come clean.

4. Take the dough out of the bag, and divide into four pieces.  Put the pieces of dough on the table, and lay the bag on top of them. Let the dough rest for 15 min.

5.  After the resting time, roll or pat the dough into 8 to 10 inch circles.  If dough is too sticky you may add a little more flour.  Place the circles on a griddle or frying pan heated to medium high, and cook until dark brown spots appear.  Turn and cook on the other side until brown. 

6.  Fill tortillas with ground beef, beans, salsa, cheese and lettuce to make burritos, if desired, or spread with butter or peanut butter.