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SIMPLE FLOUR TORTILLAS Here’s our go-to recipe for an easy batch of tortillas. Some of our favorite ingredients for stuffing inside are pantry staples — black beans and rice or roasted sweet potatoes with a charred scallion crema (Greek yogurt, mayo and scallions charred on a hot skillet). INGREDIENTS 2½ cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder ½ teaspoon of salt ¼ cup room temperature butter (Can also replace with shortening, lard or vegetable oil) 7/8 to 1 cup of hot water INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Add the butter (if you’re using vegetable oil, add it in step 3). Use your fingers to work the fat into the flour until it disappears. 3. Pour in the lesser amount of hot water (plus the oil, if you’re using it), and stir briskly with a fork or whisk to bring the dough together into a shaggy mass. Stir in additional water as needed to bring the dough together. 4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead briefly, just until the dough forms a ball. If the dough is very sticky, gradually add a bit more flour. 5. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Round the pieces into balls, flatten slightly and allow them to rest, covered, for about 30 minutes. If you wish, coat each ball lightly in oil before covering to ensure the dough doesn’t dry out.
6. While the dough rests, preheat an ungreased cast iron griddle or skillet over medium high heat, about 400°F. 7. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into a round about 8 inches in diameter. Keep the remaining dough covered while you work. Fry the tortilla in the ungreased pan for about 30 seconds on each side. Wrap the tortilla in a clean cloth when it comes off the griddle to keep it pliable. Repeat with the remaining dough balls. 8. If you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in an ungreased skillet or for a few seconds in the microwave. Recipe is from King Arthur Baking Company, kingarthurbaking.com/ recipes/simple-tortillas-recipe. To follow Kate and Tim Carney’s cruising adventures aboard Sweet Day , go to lifeonsweetday.com or @lifeonsweetday on Instagram
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