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Tortillas de Harina (Flour Tortillas)

A recipe for homemade Tortillas de Harina (Flour Tortillas)! Thin rounds of a flour-based dough are heated on a comal or griddle until puffed and golden.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 12 mins
Servings: 12 Tortillas
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (62 grams) vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) hot water

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Mix in the vegetable shortening until crumbly with no pieces larger than a pea.
  3. Slowly add the hot water to bring together a soft dough.
  4. On a very lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth.
  5. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  6. Divide the rested dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and cover with a towel.
  7. On a very lightly floured surface, roll a ball into a thin circle by gently rolling back and forth from the center without making it all the way to the edge. Turn the circle as needed while continuing this back and forth motion until about 8 inches (20 centimeters) wide. Repeat with remaining rounds of dough.
  8. Place a comal or large griddle over medium heat.
  9. Once fully heated, add a prepared circle of dough and cook until bubbles start to form on the surface and golden on the underside, about 20 seconds.
  10. Flip the circle and cook until golden with more bubbles, another 20 seconds.
  11. Flip and cook one last time until puffed, about 10 seconds.
  12. Transfer to a kitchen towel and cover to keep warm, repeating with remaining circles.
  13. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.