Title: Mexican Stuffed Tortillas
Categories: Mexican Main
Yield: 12 Servings

TORTILLAS
2	c	Sifted all purpose flour
1	ts	Salt
3	tb	Lard or veg shortening
3/4	c	Lukewarm water
FILLING
1		Ripe avocado; fine chop
1	tb	Minced onion
1		Clove garlic; minced
1/2	lg	Lemon; juice of

Cut lard or shortening into flour and salt until finely dispersed. Add lukewarm water slowly until soft dough is formed. Knead and shape into ball and set aside, covered, for 1 hour.

Pull off pieces the size of a walnut and roll between sheets of waxed paper until 1/16-inch thick. Using a saucer, trim tortillas to 6-inch rounds. Cook on a greased griddle for about 1 minute on each side. Wrap in foil and keep warm in slow oven. Makes 12 tortillas.

OR USE ONE STORE-BOUGHT 15 OUNCE PACKAGE OF 6-INCH TORTILLAS

FILLING: Mix all ingredients together and serve with the rolled tortillas to scoop up and fill tortillas at table.

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