Baja California Sur Flour Tortillas

Experience the essence of Baja California Sur with these traditional flour tortillas, a beloved staple passed down through generations. Perfectly soft and flexible, these tortillas are ideal for any Mexican-themed meal, ready to wrap around your favorite fillings or enjoyed simply with butter.

Ingredients

🥣 1 kg 1000g All-Purpose Flour - Shoprite
🧂 1 tablespoon Salt - Signature Select
🥛 1 cup Evaporated Milk - Carnation Evaporated Milk
🥄 225 grams Lard - Armour Lard
🧈 3 tablespoons Butter - Country Crock Original

Instructions

1- Combine Dry Ingredients:

• Pour the all-purpose flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.

2- Add Fats:

• Incorporate the lard and butter into the flour mixture, ensuring even distribution of the fats.

3- Add Liquid:

• Pour the evaporated milk into the mixture.
• Warm it slightly before adding for the best results.

4- Knead Dough:

• Use a KitchenAid stand mixer with a dough hook to mix the ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.

5- First Rest Period:

• Transfer the dough to a clean countertop and briefly knead by hand to release any air.
• Shape the dough into a ball, cover it, and let it rest for 20 minutes.

6- Portion the Dough:

• After the first rest, cut small, uniform pieces of dough and roll them into balls (testales), yielding approximately 50 portions.

7- Second Rest Period:

• Allow the dough balls to rest on the countertop for another 20 minutes.

8- Flatten the Tortillas:

• Use an ISENSA tortilla press to flatten each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla.

9- Cook Tortillas:

• Preheat a comal or griddle over medium-high heat.
• Place the flattened tortilla on the hot surface.

10- Flip and Finish Cooking:
- Cook until bubbles form and the edges dry slightly, then flip to cook the other side until golden spots appear.
- Flip again if necessary.

11- Store Warm:
- Stack the cooked tortillas within a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: Approximately 50 tortillas
Equipment:

• Large Mixing Bowl
• KitchenAid Stand Mixer with Dough Hook
• Clean Countertop
• ISENSA Tortilla Press
• Comal or Griddle
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

Cooking Tips

• Heating the evaporated milk and mixing it with some water before adding it can aid in a softer dough.
• Ensure both resting periods are observed to achieve the desired fluffy texture.
• Properly kneading and resting the dough eliminates the need for baking powder, allowing natural puffing.

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Baja California Sur Flour Tortillas