Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl, and then add the bacon grease.Rub together with your hands until the mixture looks like small crumbs.
- Pour in the very warm water and mix by hand until a shaggy, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and soft.
- Form into a ball, cover, and let rest for at least 20 minutes. This makes the dough easier to roll.
- Divide into 8 equal pieces, roll into balls, and keep covered while working.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a very thin circle or rectangle, turning the dough as you go to prevent sticking. Aim for almost paper thin.
- Place onto a dry preheated griddle or pan over medium heat, around 300°F for soft tortillas.Cook for about 30 seconds per side to keep the tortillas very soft and pliable.For a more traditional style, cook hotter for more browning.
- Remove and stack with parchment paper between each tortilla.
- Cover the stack with a clean towel while cooling to keep them soft and flexible.
Notes
- No extra salt needed due to the bacon grease
- Thinner tortillas will be softer and more flexible
- Rectangles work perfectly for burritos
Quick Texture Tips
- For soft Tex-Mex style tortillas (like the ones you see in US supermarkets): Cook on medium heat, around 300°F, for about 30 seconds per side. You’re looking for light spots, not deep browning. Stack with parchment and cover with a towel straight away to keep them soft and flexible.
- For a more traditional Mexican-style tortilla: Roll very thin and cook on a hotter surface, ideally a comal or hot pan. Let them develop deeper golden spots and a bit more puff. This gives a lighter tortilla with more chew and flavor, perfect for tacos.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, wrap and refrigerate, then reheat on a warm pan.
Top Tip:
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.