Flower Tortillas

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, mix flower, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2Add shortening, lard, or butter and crumble it with the flour.
  3. 3Add hot water slowly while mixing.
  4. 4Begin to knead for five minutes.
  5. 5Add oil to the dough, return it to the bowl, and cover it. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
  6. 6Form small balls with the dough.
  7. 7Place the balls on parchment paper and then on a damp kitchen towel.
  8. 8Dust the working area and rolling pin with flour.
  9. 9Roll out the dough.
  10. 10Place the tortilla on the comal and cook on medium heat until it blisters.
  11. 11Flip it over, cook for 10 seconds, and cover it with a kitchen towel.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 6 tablespoons lard
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups hot water
  • oil

Equipment

large bowlrolling pinComaldamp kitchen towelparchment paper

Tips

  • Use the brand King Arthur flour

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