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Homemade Flour Tortillas My Way

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Soft, warm flour tortillas made easily at home with basic ingredients—delightfully chewy and perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 g baking powder
  • 2.5 g fine salt
  • 60 g lard or vegetable shortening
  • 180 ml warm water, added gradually as needed

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure uniform distribution.
  2. Add lard or vegetable shortening to the dry mixture. Using fingers or a pastry cutter, cut the fat into the flour until the texture is crumbly and resembles coarse sand.
  3. Gradually incorporate warm water, mixing continuously until a cohesive dough forms. Knead for several minutes by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic, adjusting hydration as required for consistency.
  4. Divide dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 10–15 minutes. Resting allows the gluten to relax and facilitates rolling.
  5. On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin round, approximately 15–20 cm in diameter and even in thickness.
  6. Preheat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place each tortilla onto the hot surface, cooking for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden spots appear.
  7. Stack cooked tortillas inside a clean kitchen towel to retain warmth and softness. Serve immediately with preferred fillings or accompaniments.

Notes

Allowing the dough to rest after portioning yields softer, more pliable tortillas, ideal for rolling or folding.

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