I had to make these again | The best I've ever made! Homemade Soft Flour Tortillas Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can be more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Mix 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder in a bowl until combined.

Add 1/3 cup of shortening or butter to the flour mixture and work it in until crumbly.

Gradually add 8 fluid ounces of hot water, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is not completely smooth but workable.

Divide the dough into 14 to 16 small dough balls, tucking and turning until you get a smooth top.

Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let rest for a minimum of 15-20 minutes.

Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface into thin circles.

Heat a griddle to 500°F until it has gentle wisps of smoke.

Cook each tortilla on the griddle until air pockets form, flipping to cook both sides until done.

Keep cooked tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or a pie basket.

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