Authentic tortilla recipe 👇 Ingredients • 4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp baking powder • 2 tbsp beef tallow (soft, not melted) • 280 ml hot water (just below boiling) • Neutral oil (for resting) ⸻ Instructions 1. Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, sift together: • Flour • Salt • Baking powder This ensures even distribution and lighter tortillas. ⸻ 2. Incorporate the Fat Add the beef tallow to the flour. Rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs—similar to biscuit dough. ⸻ 3. Hydrate the Dough Slowly pour in 280 ml hot water, mixing with your hand or a spoon until a rough dough forms. ⸻ 4. Knead Transfer to a work surface and knead for 5 minutes until: • Smooth • Soft • Elastic but not sticky If needed, dust very lightly with flour. ⸻ 5. Rest the Dough Form into a ball. Lightly coat with oil. Cover and rest for 45 minutes (this relaxes the gluten and makes stretching easier). ⸻ 6. Divide Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a tight ball. Cover and rest another 10 minutes. ⸻ 7. Stretch the Tortillas Take one dough ball and: • Press flat • Roll out thin • Stretch gently with your hands You should be able to see light through the tortilla without tearing. ⸻ 8. Cook Heat a dry skillet, cast iron, or flat top to ~400°F (very hot). • Place tortilla on the surface • Cook until it bubbles and gets light brown spots (about 20–30 seconds) • Flip and cook another 15–20 seconds Do not overcook or they’ll stiffen. ⸻ 9. Hold & Serve Stack cooked tortillas in a towel to steam and stay soft. ⸻ Pro Tips • Beef tallow gives deep flavor and softness—don’t substitute if you want authenticity • If tortillas shrink while rolling, rest the dough balls longer • For extra softness, brush lightly with butter or tallow after cooking #Recipe #food #healthy #viral #trending - @chefsdoor