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The cuisine of Mexico would not be the same without tortillas, as they are the perfect complement for stews and tacos. Although in the central and southern parts of the country it is more common to enjoy corn tortillas at all hours of the day, in the north flour tortillas are the queens, as there is no carne asada or burritos without this version made with lard and wheat flour.

At Kiwilimon, we know you are always looking for the best recipes, which is why we are teaching you how to make flour tortillas step by step with easy-to-find ingredients. Once they are ready, accompany your tortillas with cream, salsa, or refried beans; you won't regret it!

What is the origin of flour tortillas?

Flour tortillas make our meals even more delicious, but where do they come from? According to the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mexican Gastronomy, wheat flour tortillas seem to have Arabic inspiration, as it is believed they were invented during colonization after the Spanish brought Arabic bread and wheat flour to our country.

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How to make flour tortillas step by step

At Kiwilimon, we know you can't resist the craving for delicious and soft wheat flour tortillas, which is why we explain how to make them step by step; it's very easy! The best part is that you can now prepare the best burritos, carne asada tacos, fish tacos, and other delights, as they will be irresistible with your homemade flour tortillas.

Ingredients

• 250 grams of wheat flour
• 63 grams of lard
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder

Instructions

1. Place the wheat flour, salt, lard, and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Mix the ingredients and start adding water gradually until you obtain a very smooth dough.
3. Let the flour tortilla dough rest for about 20 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into at least 14 portions of the same size.
5. Take the dough portions and roll them into balls with your hands.
6. Place the dough ball on a floured surface and roll it out using a rolling pin until the tortilla is the desired size and thickness.
7. Heat a griddle over medium heat and cook each tortilla for one minute on each side. Remember that flour tortillas should puff up.
8. Remove from the griddle and place on a cloth napkin, but do not stack them, as the tortillas may stick together while hot.

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