Tortillas de Queso

1m
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. 2Add a quarter cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of hot water to the bowl.
  3. 3Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Add more water if needed until no more sticks to the bowl.
  4. 4Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  5. 5Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then flatten it and add cheese in the center.
  6. 6Seal the dough around the cheese, remove excess dough and round it off again.
  7. 7Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough from the center out, then back towards you.
  8. 8Flip the dough over and roll from the center out again.
  9. 9Heat a cast iron skillet and cook the tortillas until they puff up like pillows.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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