How I make the best soft flour tortillas

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content while bread flour can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.

Mix the dry ingredients well.

Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of rendered bacon fat or butter to the dry mix and incorporate it.

Gradually add 1 cup of hot water, mixing until a dough ball forms.

Knead the dough until it is somewhat smooth and springs back when pressed.

Divide the dough into 14 to 16 balls and place them back into the bowl.

Cover the dough balls with a damp paper towel and let them rest for 15 to 25 minutes.

Dust a work surface with flour and roll each dough ball into a round tortilla.

Preheat a griddle until it reaches smoke point.

Cook each tortilla on the griddle until puffy and lightly browned, about 10 to 15 seconds per side.

Keep cooked tortillas warm in a towel until serving.

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