Flour tortillas with butter
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Flour tortillas are thin, soft, and delicious! they are typically made with lard or shortening but adding butter makes for super soft buttery flour tortillas. These tortillas date back to Mesoamerican times and till this day remains a classic of Mexican cuisine, talk about leaving a mark !
What are flour tortillas used for in Mexican cuisine?
Avoid this
- Leaving the dough too dry: at first the dough will feel sticky but as you continue to knead for about 8-10 minutes, it will come together beautifully.
- Dusting too much flour: to prevent drying out the dough, lightly dust the working area and ball of dough with flour. Just use what’s needed, don’t be too generous.
- Warm/cold comal (cooking surface): for the tortilla to puff, it is crucial the comal or cooking surface has been preheat and it’s HOT. It should be as hot as possible where the tortilla puffs but does not burn before cooking through. If the tortilla burns before cooked; then, it’s too hot.
- Temperature on electric stove: medium-high to high
- Temperature on gas stove: medium to medium-high
- Using your hands to flip the tortilla: If you are not experienced or this is your first time making this recipe, flipping the tortillas by hand is not a good idea. Feel free to use a spatula to prevent burning your self and be cautious.
- Do not pop the puff
TikTok followers commented this: Vanessa: "my grandma used to say that if that tortilla puffs it's because estas cocinado con amor(you are cooking them with love)." vsxrp1: "My mom used to sat someone's thinking of you and, I would say my "dad" he would be at work at the time." asabovesobelow0: "I heard if your tortillas have bubbles you need new shoes"
Youtube followers commented this: PlasmaStorm: "these look better than the ones I make. YUM! Happy new year!" AlexZander: "Mighty Tasty! I like both thin and a bit thicker type of tortillas. Depends on what recipe I am using them for." Doublesnake: "Perfection"
Important tips
I always say, practice makes perfect. This recipe has only a few ingredients but the process to making them correct can take a few tries to master. Here are my tips! work on these and you will achieve beautiful tortillas in no time.
Flour tortillas with butter
Course: SidesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy8
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minutesSoft, buttery homemade flour tortillas are without a doubt unbeatable. From the kneading process to watching them puff as they cook, they do not disappoint. Once you master the process, I assure you will be making these on repeat! store bought do not compare to homemade flour tortillas, not even close.
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
5 TBSP unsalted butter, melted
1 cup warm water
- Additional
All purpose flour for dusting
Unsalted softened butter to rub dough balls
Directions
- In a large bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
- Next, pour in the melted butter and warm water. Knead until a mass forms. At this point the dough should feel slightly sticky but try to avoid adding additional flour. Continue kneading for about 8-10 minutes on a non-stick flat surface until the dough is nice and smooth.
- Form into a tight ball, then divide into 3 oz tight balls for large tortillas. Rub softened unsalted butter in between your hands and rub each portions of dough to prevent them from drying out. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a comal over medium to medium high heat.
- After 30 minutes, lightly dust a clean flat surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, stretch each ball of dough into 10 inch rounds. Dust flour as needed but avoid adding too much at a time to prevent the tortillas from drying out. As you finish rolling each round, lay them aside. To prevent them from sticking to the surface, you can lightly dust it with flour but if not necessary, even better!
- All the tortillas are rolled. To cook them, lay the tortilla on the hot comal. During the next 15-20 seconds hot air bubbles will begin to rise and some light golden brown spotting will develop. Flip and wait for the tortilla to continue puffing, about 15-20 seconds. This side will develop more obvious golden brown spots. Flip and allow it to reach its final puff as it fully cooks, about 10 seconds. Transfer onto a clean kitchen towel. Keep them nice and wrapped. Following the same steps continue making the rest of the tortillas. ENJOY!
