Directions
- 1Start by adding 3 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
- 2Make a well in the middle of the flour.
- 3Add 1 teaspoon of regular salt into the well.
- 4Add 1 and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
- 5Pour hot water, about 105 degrees, into the flour.
- 6Add 1/3 cup of melted butter (or baking fat) to the mixture.
- 7Mix with a kneading whisk until the masa starts to come together.
- 8Knead the dough until it comes together.
- 9Cover the dough in the bowl and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
- 10Clean up the work surface.
- 11Divide the dough into portions depending on how big you want your tortillas.
- 12Roll the dough portions into balls.
- 13Lightly flour a surface.
- 14Flatten the dough balls.
- 15Sprinkle a little flour on top of the flattened dough.
- 16Roll them out to about 7 inches in diameter.
- 17Cook each tortilla on a pan over medium-high heat for about 30 to 40 seconds on each side.
- 18Add a little bit of butter and salt to the tortilla.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp regular salt
- 1.25 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 0.33 cup melted butter
Equipment
bowlkneading whiskcutting boardkniferolling pinpan
Tips
- Use high-quality butter or baking fat.
- The dough should rest covered for about 15 minutes.
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