Chef John's Flour Tortillas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Whisk 1 ¾ cups flour, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Form a well in the middle. Mix in hot water, working flour mixture and water together with a fork. Transfer to a cutting board.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Knead until a smooth, soft dough is formed, about 3 minutes. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Flour the cutting board, cover dough with the bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cut dough into eight equal parts; cover until needed. Roll out dough balls by hand or with a tortilla press.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet; cook until begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Flip tortilla; cook 1 minute more. Flip again and cook 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining tortillas.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)