Shortening Published August 28, 2012 at 4928 × 3264 in No measurements – Homemade Flour Tortillas Use a small dollop of shortening. When it comes to shortening, less is more. Combine with the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Add HOT water to your mixture to form a soft dough ball. The Smyth's BlogTwitterFacebookEmailPinterestLike Loading...