Flour Tortillas

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, and ½ a teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. 2In a large bowl, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, and ½ a teaspoon of baking powder.
  3. 3In a large bowl, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, and ½ a teaspoon of baking powder.
  4. 4Whisk all the dry ingredients together until well combined.
  5. 5Whisk all the dry ingredients together until well combined.
  6. 6Whisk all the dry ingredients together until well combined.
  7. 7Heat up 1 cup of water and melt in one stick of unsalted butter.
  8. 8Heat up 1 cup of water and melt in one stick of unsalted butter.
  9. 9Heat up 1 cup of water and melt in one stick of unsalted butter.
  10. 10Slowly add the water-butter mixture to the flour until it starts getting crumbly like wet sand.
  11. 11Slowly add the water-butter mixture to the flour until it starts getting crumbly like wet sand.
  12. 12Slowly add the water-butter mixture to the flour until it starts getting crumbly like wet sand.
  13. 13Add the rest of the water.
  14. 14Add the rest of the water.
  15. 15Add the rest of the water.
  16. 16Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it looks smooth and doesn't stick to the bowl.
  17. 17Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it looks smooth and doesn't stick to the bowl.
  18. 18Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it looks smooth and doesn't stick to the bowl.
  19. 19Leave the dough in the bowl, cover with damp paper towels, and let it rest for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  20. 20Leave the dough in the bowl, cover with damp paper towels, and let it rest for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  21. 21Leave the dough in the bowl, cover with damp paper towels, and let it rest for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  22. 22Lightly flour a flat surface and place your ball of dough.
  23. 23Lightly flour a flat surface and place your ball of dough.
  24. 24Lightly flour a flat surface and place your ball of dough.
  25. 25Cut the ball of dough as evenly as possible into desired number of portions (e.g., 8 or 12).
  26. 26Cut the ball of dough as evenly as possible into desired number of portions (e.g., 8 or 12).
  27. 27Cut the ball of dough as evenly as possible into desired number of portions (e.g., 8 or 12).
  28. 28Form the cut portions into smooth balls by tucking in the dough to the bottom until the top looks nice and smooth.
  29. 29Form the cut portions into smooth balls by tucking in the dough to the bottom until the top looks nice and smooth.
  30. 30Form the cut portions into smooth balls by tucking in the dough to the bottom until the top looks nice and smooth.
  31. 31Keep the dough balls covered with a damp paper towel to prevent a crust.
  32. 32Keep the dough balls covered with a damp paper towel to prevent a crust.
  33. 33Keep the dough balls covered with a damp paper towel to prevent a crust.
  34. 34Roll out each tortilla, rotating it constantly to ensure even thickness on all sides.
  35. 35Roll out each tortilla, rotating it constantly to ensure even thickness on all sides.
  36. 36Roll out each tortilla, rotating it constantly to ensure even thickness on all sides.
  37. 37If the tortilla starts to get funky edges, use your hands to stretch them out.
  38. 38If the tortilla starts to get funky edges, use your hands to stretch them out.
  39. 39If the tortilla starts to get funky edges, use your hands to stretch them out.
  40. 40Head over to your preheated comal, which should be hot (medium heat recommended).
  41. 41Head over to your preheated comal, which should be hot (medium heat recommended).
  42. 42Head over to your preheated comal, which should be hot (medium heat recommended).
  43. 43Lay your tortilla down on the comal and wait for bubbles to form.
  44. 44Lay your tortilla down on the comal and wait for bubbles to form.
  45. 45Lay your tortilla down on the comal and wait for bubbles to form.
  46. 46Once a lot of bubbles are visible, flip the tortilla.
  47. 47Once a lot of bubbles are visible, flip the tortilla.
  48. 48Once a lot of bubbles are visible, flip the tortilla.
  49. 49When that side starts to puff up, flip it one more time so it inflates all the way, using a spatula to press down if needed.
  50. 50When that side starts to puff up, flip it one more time so it inflates all the way, using a spatula to press down if needed.
  51. 51When that side starts to puff up, flip it one more time so it inflates all the way, using a spatula to press down if needed.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup water (heated)
  • 1 cup water (heated)
  • 1 cup water (heated)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)

Equipment

large bowldamp paper towelscomalspatula

Tips

  • Do not add more flour when the dough is sticky; continue kneading.
  • Keep the dough covered with damp paper towels to prevent a crust.
  • To get perfect circles, keep rotating the tortilla while rolling.
  • If tortilla edges are funky, stretch them out with your hands.
  • Use a spatula to press down and help the tortilla puff up on the comal.
  • A good flour tortilla passes the crumble test without cracking.