TASTIER Soft Wheat Tortilla Recipe / Homemade Mexican Flour Tortillas

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but more expensive.

Transfer 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture and mix.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of softened butter using a wooden spoon until well mixed.

Gradually add hot water, starting with less than 1/2 cup, and mix until a soft dough forms, adjusting with more flour if too sticky.

Cover the dough with a bowl and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Sprinkle around 1 teaspoon of dry flour on the dough and work it lightly to ensure it doesn't stick.

Divide the dough into six equal parts, rolling each into a ball and covering them to prevent drying out.

Dust the rolling board with flour, flatten a dough ball, and roll it out into an oblong shape, turning it to maintain a circular form.

Transfer the rolled tortilla to a tray with the dusted side down.

Heat a griddle (tawa) on medium-high for 2.5 to 3 minutes before cooking the tortilla.

Cook the tortilla for 15-20 seconds until small air bubbles appear, then flip it over.

After another 15 seconds, check for larger air pockets and gently press down to help it puff up.

Cook for a maximum of 20-25 seconds on the second side, then transfer to a plate.

Repeat the cooking process for the remaining tortillas, adjusting heat as necessary to avoid burning.

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