Leveled Up Flour Tortillas in 15 Minutes

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🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Olive oil is healthier due to its unsaturated fats, while vegetable shortening is often cheaper.

Start by blending the canned hominy with its liquid on low speed, gradually increasing to high for about 1 minute until smooth and liquidy.

Transfer the blended hominy to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder to the bowl with the hominy.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.

Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing until combined.

Knead the dough until smooth and tender, ensuring it is not sticky to the touch.

Cover the dough to prevent it from developing a skin while you portion it.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Prepare a plastic bag by trimming it to fit your tortilla press, leaving a seam at the bottom.

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.

Press each ball of dough in the tortilla press, turning it 180 degrees halfway through to ensure even thickness.

Cook each tortilla in the hot skillet for about 15-20 seconds on each side until blisters form and it is lightly browned.

Stack the cooked tortillas in a steamer to keep them warm and pliable.

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