Tortillas de Harina

Directions

  1. 1Mix flour and salt.
  2. 2Add lard until a sand-like texture is achieved.
  3. 3Incorporate warm water little by little, until the dough sticks to the fingers but is not soggy.
  4. 4Knead for a few minutes.
  5. 5Make testales and let them rest covered in plastic.
  6. 6Flour them and shape the tortillas.
  7. 7Cook on each side, and repeat with the rest.

Ingredients

  • 500 g harina de trigo común
  • 100 g manteca de cerdo
  • 7.5 g sal
  • 250 ml agua

Equipment

bowlcomalplastic wraprolling pin

Tips

  • The water added to the mix should be as hot as you can handle.
  • Let the dough rest covered with plastic wrap before making the tortillas.