Homemade Tortillas

Makes 8-16 tortillas depending on the size you prefer. I like to make 10-12.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt butter in a large mixing bowl

Step 2

Add water, salt, and baking powder. Mix.

Step 3

Sift in both flours.

Step 4

Mix until a shaggy dough ball forms.

Step 5

Lightly flour your counter or other surface and dump mixture out and knead for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Cut into 8 -16 even pieces and roll into balls. Place balls back into mixing bowl and cover with a towel. Let sit for at least 15 minutes up to 1 hour.

Step 7

Preheat a cast iron or ceramic skillet to medium low with a small dab of avocado oil.

Step 8

After resting either use a tortilla press or a rolling pin (on a piece of parchment paper) to roll out a thin tortilla.

Step 9

Immediately Place in the skillet and cook about 30-45 seconds then flip and cook for another 30-45 seconds. Adjust temperature if necessary. While each tortilla is cooking, roll out the next one.

Step 10

Place the cooked tortilla on a warm plate and cover which a towel while cooking the rest.