Flour Tortilla Recipe
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4.8
Flour Tortilla Recipe
Description
The recipe uses a combination of flour, baking powder, salt, and lard pulsed together before adding hot water to form a sticky dough. Kneading gently until smooth and elastic ensures the right texture without incorporating too much flour, preserving tenderness. After resting under a damp towel, the dough is portioned into small balls, each rolled thin on a floured surface.
Cooking the tortillas on a hot skillet with no oil creates layered, soft flatbreads with light puffing and slight markings from the pan. These tortillas work well for tacos, burritos, or any dish requiring pliable flatbreads.
The dough’s slight tackiness and use of hot water and lard contribute to its characteristic softness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup lard (or shortening)
- 1 1/3 cup water hot
Instructions
- Add the flour, baking powder salt and lard to a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs. 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup lard
- Add the hot water. Yes, be sure the water is hot! Pulse again until a sticky dough forms. 1 1/3 cup hot water
- Remove the dough from the food processor and knead on a flour dusted pastry mat several times. The dough will be sticky so add a little flour on your hands while kneading. Don't add too much flour. The dough should not become hard. It should remain slightly tacky to the touch. Knead just until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 15-20 dough balls, depending on the size you'd like the tortillas. Dampen a cloth towel and cover the dough balls. Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
- Allow a skillet to get hot over medium heat.
- Use a floured pastry mat and rolling pin to roll out each dough ball. The dough should be about the thickness of a dime. Turn the dough 90 degrees often while rolling to get a perfect circle.
- Once the skillet is hot, place the rolled dough into the skillet and let it cook for 15-20 seconds. A few bubbles may form and that's ok. Flip the tortilla and allow it to cook for the same amount on the other side.
- Line a plate or tortilla warmer with damp paper towels. Place the cooked homemade tortillas in a stack in the warmer or plate and cover with another damp paper towel. This ensures that your tortillas stay soft and pliable.
- Store the tortillas in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also store in the freezer.
- To reheat, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in a 350 degree oven until they are heated through to your liking.
Notes
- Estimated calories are based on 15 tortillas; calorie counts depend on ingredient brands.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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