Homemade Flour Tortillas

20m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2Grate 6 tablespoons of room temperature butter into the bowl.
  3. 3Mix with your hands until the flour is flaky.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of hot water and mix with your hands for 2-3 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  5. 5Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
  6. 6Make the dough into 2 inch balls.
  7. 7Roll out each dough ball into a paper-thin circle using enough flour to prevent sticking.
  8. 8Heat up a saucepan to medium-low heat.
  9. 9Cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, or until lightly golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 tablespoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup hot water

Equipment

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