The BEST flour tortillas
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix with your hands.
- 2Melt the butter in the water in a microwave-safe container.
- 3Slowly incorporate the warm water and melted butter mixture into the flour, adding it little by little.
- 4Knead the dough by hand for approximately 7 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hands or the bowl.
- 5Cover the dough and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- 6Divide the dough and form into balls, creating tension by rolling it under itself.
- 7Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap and let them rest for 45 minutes.
- 8Flour your surface and rolling pin, then roll the dough balls out into thin circles.
- 9Place the rolled tortilla on a medium-high skillet and wait for little puffy bubbles to form.
- 10Flip the tortilla and let it cook for about 10 seconds until it starts to inflate, then flip again.
Ingredients
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 stick butter
Equipment
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Tips
- Let the dough rest the second time for a good 45 minutes for easier rolling.
- Rotate your rolling pin instead of picking up the tortilla to rotate it.
- The goal is for the inside of the tortilla to be steaming during cooking.
