- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 16 tortillas
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 tortilla): Calories 269, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 38 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 6 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 211 mg
- Total Time: 2 hours (including resting)
- Active Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/3 cup rendered lard, duck fat, vegetable shortening, or unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges (about 180F), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the lard until melted, and cool for 15 minutes. Imagine the rich aroma filling your kitchenyour tortillas are off to a perfect start!
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm milk mixture and stir with a spatula to form a shaggy dough. Get ready to create homemade magic that's even better than store-bought.
- Knead the dough in the bowl for 3 minutes until soft and elasticdon't overdo it! Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 1 hour. This relaxing step makes your tortillas incredibly tender and flexible.
- Divide into 16 equal pieces (about 3 tablespoons or 46g each). Place on a baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let's roll into fluffy perfection.
- Roll each ball on a floured surface into a 7-inch round. Feel the dough's smooth transformation under your hands!
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Cook tortillas one at a time: Bubbles appear and brown spots form in 30 seconds. Pierce large bubbles with a fork, flip, and cook the other side. Stack in a towel to stay warm and steamy. Repeat for allfresh tortillas await your favorite fillings!
