How to make the Best Authentic Flour Tortillas | 4 Ingredient Tortillas

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

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

In a large mixing bowl, add 450 grams of bread flour.

Add 80 grams of lard and mix until crumbly.

In a separate container, mix 250 milliliters of water with 5 grams of salt until dissolved.

Gradually add the water mixture to the flour and lard mixture, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 4 to 5 minutes until smooth.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.

After resting, weigh the dough and divide it into portions of 75-80 grams for large tortillas and 25 grams for small tortillas.

Shape the portions into smooth balls and cover with a damp towel.

Flatten each ball by hand and roll out with a rolling pin to desired thickness.

Cook each tortilla on a hot cast-iron skillet until lightly browned.

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