Homemade Flour Tortillas

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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.

In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Melt 4 tablespoons of Crisco shortening in 2 cups of hot water and mix until emulsified.

Add half of the hot water mixture to the dry ingredients and start mixing.

Gradually add the remaining hot water while mixing until the dough comes together.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, adding a little more hot water if necessary to achieve the right consistency.

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

Roll each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin, ensuring a light dusting of flour on the surface.

Heat a griddle and wipe it with avocado oil to prevent sticking.

Cook each tortilla on the hot griddle for about 1 minute per side until lightly browned.

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