Difficulty: Beginner
Just thinking about how fluffy and thick these tortillas are makes me hungry. I had never considered making my own tortillas until a local restaurant inspired me with their own thick tortillas. They aren't exactly alike, but it's hard to go wrong making these. All you need is:
4 cups white flour
1 and 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons oil
A few teaspoons of salt
A few teaspoons of black pepper
Mix all the dry ingredients together, sifting thoroughly. Add oil, mixing with hands if necessary. Add water. Roll with floured rolling pin on floured surface until dough is as thin as possible. The dough is strechy and will shrink back into a thicker tortilla shape if you let it sit, so make sure you place it on a hot skillet over medium heat quickly. If you have one, I prefer to use a griddle, because there is more space to work with, meaning you can cook multiple tortillas at once. Cook until spots become golden brown, and tortilla is no longer doughy on the inside. Cover with butter, sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet treat, or use it for tacos or fajitas. Enjoy.
Looks yummy!
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