How to make soft flour tortillas at home

lard

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

In a bowl, combine 250 grams of plain flour and 5 grams of fine sea salt.

Add 25 grams of extra virgin olive oil to the mixture.

Pour in 130 grams of water and mix until the dough comes together, adjusting with more water if needed.

Knead the dough in the bowl for about a minute to ensure it is mixed and slightly sticky.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to absorb the water.

After resting, place flour on the work surface and scrape the dough out.

Divide the dough into four equal portions.

Shape each portion into a ball and roll it out, turning it frequently to maintain a circular shape.

Roll the dough thin, almost translucent, ensuring it fits the size of your pan.

Cook each tortilla on a hot pan, waiting for it to change color to a golden yellow and puff up.

Press down on the tortilla with a tea towel to separate the layers as it cooks.

Transfer the cooked tortilla to a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm and soft.

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