Belizean Flour Tortilla Version One

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients, while corn flour is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is usually less costly.

Measure 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of butter and 2 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.

Slowly add 6 ounces of cold milk while mixing with your hands.

Ensure the dough is not too sticky and has a smooth consistency.

Divide the dough into 7 equal portions and shape them into balls.

Roll each ball into a thick circle using a rolling pin, ensuring they are not too flat.

Heat a Kamal over medium heat for about 2 minutes.

Cook each tortilla for 2 minutes on one side until lightly browned, then flip to the other side.

Cut a slit in the cooked tortilla to create a pocket.

Butter the inside of the pocket while still hot and fill with desired ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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