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Brian Sunter

Flour Tortillas

Homemade flour tortillas are easy and so much better than anything packaged. Tortillas lose their magic when they've been reheated.

bread mexican side
Scale
Units

Ingredients

  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 6 g salt
  • 2 g baking powder
  • 175 ml warm water
  • 60 ml neutral oil

Equipment

stand mixer·saran wrap·cast-iron skillet

Method

1

In a stand mixer , whisk together the 300 g all-purpose flour , 6 g salt , and 2 g baking powder until thoroughly combined.

2

Add dough hook to mixer. Turn on medium speed. Pour in 175 ml warm water followed by 60 ml neutral oil .

3

Mix for 5 minutes in stand mixer.

4

Cover mixer bowl with saran wrap and wait 30 mins for dough to rest.

5

Divide the dough into 6 even pieces for burrito-sized tortillas or up to 12 pieces for taco-sized. Roll each piece into a ball.

6

On a lightly floured surface, gently roll each ball of dough to form a 10- to 12-inch (25–30.5-cm) circle. 

7

Preheat a 12-inch (20.5-cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (350 degrees F).

8

Working 1 tortilla at a time, gently lay the tortilla in the skillet and cook for 30 seconds , or until the bottom becomes lightly charred. Flip and cook until lightly charred on the other side.

9

Remove from the pan and place between a folded towel until ready to serve. Repeat to cook the remaining tortillas.

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>> title: Flour Tortillas
>> description: Homemade flour tortillas are easy and so much better than anything packaged. Tortillas lose their magic when they've been reheated.
>> tags:mexican, bread, side

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On a lightly floured surface, gently roll each ball of dough to form a 10- to 12-inch (25–30.5-cm) circle. 

Preheat a 12-inch (20.5-cm) #cast-iron skillet{} over medium-high heat until very hot (350 degrees F). 

Working 1 tortilla at a time, gently lay the tortilla in the skillet and cook for ~{30%seconds}, or until the bottom becomes lightly charred. Flip and cook until lightly charred on the other side.

Remove from the pan and place between a folded towel until ready to serve. Repeat to cook the remaining tortillas.