Flour Tortilla Recipe and Directions – Easy Homemade Tortillas From Scratch!

lard

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Start with 3 cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and mix.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt (Himalayan salt is used) and mix again.

Make a well in the flour mixture and add 1 cup of lukewarm water.

Add up to 1/3 cup of olive oil (a generous amount, preferably around 1/4 cup).

Add about 1 teaspoon of lime juice for flavor.

Stir the mixture until it starts to form a dough that resembles bread dough.

Use hands to incorporate the dough fully, ensuring it is soft and pliable.

Knead the dough slightly to distribute the oil, ensuring it sticks a little but isn't overly sticky.

Divide the dough into 16 equal portions for 6 to 8 inch tortillas.

Shape each portion into a ball and place them on a silicone mat.

Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.

Cover the dough balls with a damp tea towel to prevent drying out and let them rest for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.

After resting, remove the towel and check the dough for flexibility.

Use a tortilla press to flatten each dough ball instead of a rolling pin, applying flour to prevent sticking.

Press down firmly on the tortilla press, flip the tortilla, and press again to ensure even thickness.

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