Tortillas de Queso

12 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  4. 4Add 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of hot water to the bowl.
  5. 5Add 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of hot water to the bowl.
  6. 6Add 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of hot water to the bowl.
  7. 7Mix until a dough forms. Add a little more hot water if needed.
  8. 8Mix until a dough forms. Add a little more hot water if needed.
  9. 9Mix until a dough forms. Add a little more hot water if needed.
  10. 10Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  11. 11Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  12. 12Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  13. 13Roll each portion into a smooth ball and flatten it slightly.
  14. 14Roll each portion into a smooth ball and flatten it slightly.
  15. 15Roll each portion into a smooth ball and flatten it slightly.
  16. 16Stuff the flattened dough with your favorite cheese.
  17. 17Stuff the flattened dough with your favorite cheese.
  18. 18Stuff the flattened dough with your favorite cheese.
  19. 19Seal the dough around the cheese, pinching off any excess dough.
  20. 20Seal the dough around the cheese, pinching off any excess dough.
  21. 21Seal the dough around the cheese, pinching off any excess dough.
  22. 22Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface, rolling from the center outwards and rotating a quarter turn after each roll.
  23. 23Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface, rolling from the center outwards and rotating a quarter turn after each roll.
  24. 24Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface, rolling from the center outwards and rotating a quarter turn after each roll.
  25. 25Preheat your comal or skillet over medium heat.
  26. 26Preheat your comal or skillet over medium heat.
  27. 27Preheat your comal or skillet over medium heat.
  28. 28Cook the tortillas on the hot comal or skillet for a few minutes per side, until lightly browned and puffed up.
  29. 29Cook the tortillas on the hot comal or skillet for a few minutes per side, until lightly browned and puffed up.
  30. 30Cook the tortillas on the hot comal or skillet for a few minutes per side, until lightly browned and puffed up.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cup hot water
  • 1.5 cup hot water
  • 1.5 cup hot water
  • 2 handfuls cheese
  • 2 handfuls cheese
  • 2 handfuls cheese

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupswhiskrolling pincomal or skillet