Tortilla Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Shortening (cold, cut into small pieces)
• 1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.125 teaspoon Baking Powder (1/8 teaspoon)
• 1.25 cup Water (lukewarm; add extra 1/4 cup if dough feels dry)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   Place 4 cups of all‑purpose flour into a large bowl, add 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, and whisk together.

   Time: PT1M

2. Incorporate Shortening

   Add 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening to the flour mixture. Using your hands, rub the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Salt and Water

   Whisk together 1½ teaspoons sea salt with 1 cup lukewarm water. Drizzle the water slowly into the flour mixture, stirring with a fork or hand until a soft dough forms.

   Time: PT3M

4. Knead the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute until smooth.

   Time: PT1M

5. Rest the Dough

   Form the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rest for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

6. Divide and Shape Balls

   After resting, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball. Coat your hands lightly with a bit of shortening to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT5M

7. Roll Out Tortillas

   Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll each ball into a thin circle, about 6‑8 inches in diameter, aiming for an even thickness.

   Time: PT10M

8. Preheat the Skillet

   Place a cast‑iron skillet or griddle over medium heat and let it heat for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

9. Cook the Tortillas

   Lay a rolled tortilla onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 15‑20 seconds, then flip and cook the other side another 15‑20 seconds until light brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs slightly.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium heat

10. Keep Warm

    Transfer cooked tortillas to a clean kitchen towel, cover, and keep warm while you finish the remaining batch.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

1 g