Easiest Method for Homemade FLOUR TORTILLAS from Scratch, Perfect Every time!! tortillas de Harina

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

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

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour into a stand mixer.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix to combine.

Add 1/4 cup of lard (or vegetable oil/butter) and mix until crumbly.

Gradually add room temperature or lukewarm water, starting with about 1 tablespoon, and mix until a dough forms.

Mix at low speed for about 3-4 minutes, increasing speed after initial mixing.

If there is crumble at the bottom after 2 minutes, add a little more water as needed.

Mold the dough into a soft ball, using a little lard on your hands to prevent sticking.

Cover the dough and place it in a warm spot for 8 minutes to allow it to rest.

After resting, divide the dough into smaller balls for easier rolling.

Cover the balls with a damp cloth and let them rest for another 8 minutes.

Preheat a cast iron skillet on medium heat for at least 8 minutes.

Take a dough ball, press it into flour, and roll it out into a tortilla shape, aiming for about 7 inches in diameter.

Cook each tortilla on the hot skillet until just done, avoiding overcooking.

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