Tortillas de Queso

12m
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 1/4 cup of melted salted butter and 1 1/2 cups of hot water to the bowl.
  3. 3Mix the ingredients with your hands until a dough forms. Add more hot water if needed.
  4. 4Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and flatten into a disc.
  5. 5Stuff the discs with your favorite cheese, seal them up, and remove any excess dough.
  6. 6Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough from the center outwards, rotating it a quarter turn after each roll.
  7. 7Preheat your comal or skillet over medium heat. The surface should be hot, but not smoking.
  8. 8Cook the tortillas on the comal until they puff up and are lightly browned.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonswhiskrolling pincomal or skillet