How to Make Flour Tortillas! Noreen's Kitchen Basics

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🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Olive oil is healthier due to its unsaturated fats, while vegetable shortening is often cheaper.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of dry milk powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Whisk the dry ingredients together.

Add 1/2 cup of organic shortening and mix until it resembles sand or small peas.

Transfer the mixture to a mixer with a paddle attachment.

Gradually add 1 cup of warm water, starting with half, and mix until a dough forms.

Switch to a dough hook and knead until the dough is soft and not sticky, adding more water if necessary.

Divide the dough into balls for burrito-sized tortillas.

Cover the dough balls with a damp towel and let rest for 10 minutes.

Roll out each ball into a large circle using a rolling pin, ensuring plenty of flour is used to prevent sticking.

Cook each tortilla on a preheated griddle at 300°F, flipping once until lightly browned.

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