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Chef John's Flour Tortillas

Cost $2.5, save $3

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  • 25 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $2.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 Âľ cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 Âľ teaspoon salt
    • ÂĽ teaspoon baking powder
    • ÂĽ cup all-purpose flour for dusting

  • Wet Ingredients

    • ÂĽ cup vegetable shortening
    • đź’§ ½ cup hot water

STEPS

1

Whisk 1 Âľ cups flour, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2

Form a well in the middle. Mix in hot water, working flour mixture and water together with a fork. Transfer to a cutting board.

3

Knead until a smooth, soft dough is formed, about 3 minutes. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.

4

Flour the cutting board, cover dough with the bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes.

5

Cut dough into eight equal parts; cover until needed. Roll out dough balls by hand or with a tortilla press.

6

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet; cook until it begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Flip tortilla; cook 1 minute more. Flip again and cook 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

171

Calories

  • 3g
    Protein
  • 24g
    Carbs
  • 7g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Dust your rolling surface with flour to avoid sticking.Use a tortilla press for even thickness.Store cooked tortillas in a towel to keep them warm and moist.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.