Ingredients:
1 cup AP Flour tortillas
1/3 cup of water (room temperature or lukewarm water)
1/4 of a cup of lard or vegetable shortening
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
In a stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix to combine.
Add lard, vegetable oil, or butter to the flour mixture. Mix until you get a crumbly texture.
Slowly add room temperature water to the mixture while mixing at a low speed. Mix for about 3 to 4 minutes until a soft dough forms. If needed, add a small amount of water (about 1 tablespoon) to help bring the dough together.
Use a little bit of lard on your hands to prevent sticking and help mold the dough into small, round balls. This will make it easier to stretch the tortillas later on.
Roll the dough between your hands to form perfect little balls. This step ensures that your tortillas will be uniform in size and shape.
If you're making the tortillas during the hot weather, let the dough balls rest outside in the sun for about 8 minutes to allow the dough to set and become soft and pliable.
If it's wintertime, warm up your oven at the lowest temperature for 10 minutes, then turn it off and place the dough balls inside for about 8 to 10 minutes to achieve the same softness and pliability.
After resting your dough balls, take a small ball of dough and press it into flour to prevent sticking.
Place the dough on the counter.
Roll the dough into a rough circle shape using your hands.
Begin rolling the dough with a rolling pin to flatten and shape it further.
Continue rolling until you achieve the desired thickness and size, aiming for about a 7-inch diameter for quick and easy tortillas.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for a short time on each side until it is just done, not overcooked.
Keep the cooked tortillas warm by covering them with a damp cloth until ready to serve.
Tips:
-Keep practicing every week so you can achieve a master level of making tortillas!
-To prevent them from drying out, cover the dough balls with a damp cloth while they rest before cooking.
-Preheat the cooking surface: If using a cast iron pan, preheat it on medium heat for at least 8 minutes before cooking the tortillas.
-Cook until just done: When cooking the tortillas, aim to cook them until they are just done, not overcooked. This is especially important if you plan to reheat them later for a quesadilla or another dish.
Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy your delicious flour tortillas!
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