How to make Flour Tortilla Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable shortening is often cheaper.

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add room temperature butter and crumble it into the flour mixture.

Gradually add hot water a little at a time until the mixture is sticky.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and add a touch of olive oil on top.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 20 minutes.

Portion the dough into golf ball-sized pieces and cover with a damp towel.

Roll each piece of dough out on a floured surface until very thin, almost see-through.

Cook each tortilla in the oven for 2 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid crisping.

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