Saturday, April 23, 2011

Tortilla (flour)

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups unbleached white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup lard, butter or vegan substitute (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup hot water (I found near boil worked best) 
The method:
1. Mix together the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients. Mix the dough together by hand until very consistent, making sure to work the lard/butter/other in very well.
2. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand for 5-6 minutes.
3. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces (more or less). flatten in Tortilla press, cover with a tea towel or inverted bowl. Let sit for 20 minutes.
4. Bake in cast iron pan. 1 min per side.

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