Tortillas de Queso

12m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. 2Add 1/4 cup of melted and salted butter and 1 1/2 cup of hot water.
  3. 3Mix the ingredients with your hands until a dough forms. Add a little more water if needed.
  4. 4Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
  5. 5Stuff the balls with your favorite cheese, seal them, and remove any excess dough.
  6. 6Round off the dough balls.
  7. 7Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough from the center outward, then back towards you. Flip the tortilla and repeat.
  8. 8Rotate the tortilla a quarter turn after each roll to keep it round and even.
  9. 9Preheat your comal over a medium heat. The comal should be hot but not smoking hot.
  10. 10Place the tortillas on the comal and cook until they puff up like pillows.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupswhiskrolling pincomalcast iron skillet