This holiday season, elevate your festive meals with homemade flour tortillas that are soft, warm, and perfect for wrapping up all your favorite fillings. Whether you’re preparing a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, these tortillas add a personal touch that everyone will love!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1 ½ cups water
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, ready to create something special for the holiday season.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to create a light and fluffy base for your tortillas.
- Incorporate Lard: Using your fingers, rub the lard into the flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal, ensuring a rich flavor in every bite.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the water and mix until the dough comes together, creating a cohesive and pliable mixture that will make the perfect tortillas.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and elastic, infusing it with your holiday spirit.
- Divide and Roll: Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball, setting the stage for your homemade tortillas.
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing to bring your tortillas to life.
- Roll Out Tortillas: Use a well-floured rolling pin to roll each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla, making them as festive as you like.
- Cook Tortillas: Place the rolled tortilla into the hot skillet, cooking until bubbly and golden; flip and continue cooking until golden on the other side, filling your kitchen with delicious aromas.
- Keep Warm: Place the cooked tortillas in a tortilla warmer to keep them warm and soft, as you continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough.
- Serve: Serve your homemade flour tortillas warm, and enjoy them with your favorite festive fillings or as a delightful side to any holiday feast!
Bring a touch of homemade joy to your holiday gatherings with these delicious flour tortillas that are sure to be a hit! 🎉