Warm Flour Tortillas Recipe
Enjoy our warm flour tortillas, perfectly soft and pliable, ideal for wrapping your favorite fillings or enjoying with salsa.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Ingredients
Method
Tortilla Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Incorporate Fat
Add the lard or vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Gradually add the water, mixing until a dough forms. You may need to adjust the amount of water slightly depending on the humidity.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and makes rolling easier.
- 6
Roll the Tortillas
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it with a rolling pin into a circle about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- 7
- 8
Keep Warm
As you cook the tortillas, keep them warm in a clean kitchen towel. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container.
