Floor Tortillas

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Yield: 8 medium-sized tortillas

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ teaspoon baking powder

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or lard (room temperature)

• ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F / 45°C)

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Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

2. Add the Fat

• Cut the butter or lard into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture.

• Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Incorporate the Water

• Gradually add warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula.

• Once the dough starts to come together, knead it with your hands for about 3-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

• If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour (1 tablespoon at a time).

4. Rest the Dough

• Shape the dough into a ball and cover it with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap.

• Let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. This relaxes the gluten and makes rolling easier.

5. Divide and Shape

• After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces (about 2 oz each).

• Roll each piece into a smooth ball and flatten slightly with your palm.

6. Roll Out the Tortillas

• On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla (about 6-8 inches in diameter).

• If the dough springs back, let it rest for another minute before rolling again.

7. Cook the Tortillas

• Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

• Place one tortilla in the pan and cook for 30-45 seconds until bubbles form and the bottom has light brown spots.

• Flip and cook the other side for another 30 seconds.

• Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm.

• Repeat with the remaining dough.

8. Serve and Store

• Serve warm with your favorite fillings (tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.).

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Nutritional Information (Per Tortilla)

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Tips for Perfect Tortillas

✅ Use warm water – Helps activate the gluten for a soft texture.
✅ Don’t skip the resting time – Makes rolling easier.
✅ Cook on medium-high heat – Too low and they’ll dry out; too high and they’ll burn.
✅ Keep them covered – Prevents drying out while cooking the batch.