Flour Tortilla

Flour Tortilla
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Cooking time: approx 42 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 2/3 cup vegetable shortening or lard
  • 1 cup lukewarm water

To Prepare

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and vegetable shortening using your hands.
  2. Slowly add the lukewarm water, mixing until the dough comes together into a ball.
  3. Transfer the dough to the counter and knead for 2–4 minutes, until smooth and soft like play dough.
  4. Divide the dough in half repeatedly until you have 16 equal balls.
  5. Place the dough balls on a floured board or tray. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 25–35 minutes.
  6. Heat a comal, cast iron skillet, or non-stick pan over low heat (do not grease).
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball with a floured rolling pin, rotating the dough as you roll, until you form a 7-inch round.
  8. Place the tortilla onto the hot pan. You should hear a faint sizzle.
  9. Cook for 40–50 seconds, until brown freckles appear and air bubbles form across the surface.
  10. Flip and cook for another 40–50 seconds, until the other side is freckled and the tortilla puffs up like pita bread.

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My Results found very easy to make taste delicious.