Homemade Tortillas
Directions
- 1In a mixing bowl, add three cups of flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, and ½ a teaspoon of baking powder.
- 2Add two cups of warm water and one stick of melted butter.
- 3Mix the dough on a mixer for five minutes until smooth and pulling away from the bowl or hand knead for 10 minutes until it's a nice smooth dough ball.
- 4Take the dough out, make it into a ball, cover it with a wet paper towel, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 5Cut the dough in half and then into eight equal pieces.
- 6Make each piece into a smooth round ball and place them in a bowl. Cover with a wet paper towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- 7Preheat your skillet to medium-low heat.
- 8Roll out your dough into circles. Use a silicone mat or your hands to help flatten them to 10 inches.
- 9Place tortilla on hot skillet and cook until it starts to bubble and lift around edges.
- 10Flip the tortilla, add butter, and cook until puffed up.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 stick melted butter
Equipment
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