Christmas Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe 🌮

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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:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, ready to create something special for the holiday season.
  2. 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.
  3. Incorporate Lard: Using your fingers, rub the lard into the flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal, ensuring a rich flavor in every bite.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Divide and Roll: Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball, setting the stage for your homemade tortillas.
  7. Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing to bring your tortillas to life.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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! 🎉

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