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.

Tags: mexican bread side
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Ingredients

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Steps

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Mix for 5 minutes in stand mixer.

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 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.

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

Mix for ~{5%minutes} in stand mixer. 

Cover mixer bowl with #saran wrap{} and wait  ~{30%mins} for dough to rest. 

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. 

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.