Tortillas de Queso

12 mins
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. 2In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  4. 4Add a quarter cup of melted unsalted butter and a cup and a half of hot water.
  5. 5Add a quarter cup of melted unsalted butter and a cup and a half of hot water.
  6. 6Add a quarter cup of melted unsalted butter and a cup and a half of hot water.
  7. 7Mix until a dough forms; add more water if needed.
  8. 8Mix until a dough forms; add more water if needed.
  9. 9Mix until a dough forms; add more water if needed.
  10. 10Divide the dough into 2 ounce portions, roll into smooth balls, and flatten into discs.
  11. 11Divide the dough into 2 ounce portions, roll into smooth balls, and flatten into discs.
  12. 12Divide the dough into 2 ounce portions, roll into smooth balls, and flatten into discs.
  13. 13Stuff each disc with your favorite cheese, seal, and shape into balls again.
  14. 14Stuff each disc with your favorite cheese, seal, and shape into balls again.
  15. 15Stuff each disc with your favorite cheese, seal, and shape into balls again.
  16. 16Lightly flour your surface and roll out each dough ball from the center outwards, rotating a quarter turn after each roll to keep it round and even.
  17. 17Lightly flour your surface and roll out each dough ball from the center outwards, rotating a quarter turn after each roll to keep it round and even.
  18. 18Lightly flour your surface and roll out each dough ball from the center outwards, rotating a quarter turn after each roll to keep it round and even.
  19. 19Avoid making them too thick or too thin.
  20. 20Avoid making them too thick or too thin.
  21. 21Avoid making them too thick or too thin.
  22. 22Preheat your comal or frying pan over medium heat.
  23. 23Preheat your comal or frying pan over medium heat.
  24. 24Preheat your comal or frying pan over medium heat.
  25. 25Cook the tortillas until they puff up like pillows, flipping halfway through.
  26. 26Cook the tortillas until they puff up like pillows, flipping halfway through.
  27. 27Cook the tortillas until they puff up like pillows, flipping halfway through.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupswhiskrolling pincomal or frying pan