Homemade Tortillas and Quesadillas
Author: My Windowsill
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Belizian
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Serves: 18-20
- 6 cups flour
- 6 tsp. baking powder
- ¾ shortening (vegetable oil)
- 3 tsp. salt
- 2 cups water, more or less to make a soft dough
- Mix dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, and salt)
- Add shortening and water
- Divide into 18-20 pieces
- Roll or pat each piece into a circle, using flour if dough is sticky
- Using high heat, spray a skillet and fry tortilla, approximately 30 minutes per side
- The dough can also be rolled into balls and put into a bag or tightly covered container
- Store in the refrigerator for use later that day.
- Take dough out of the refrigerator 10-20 minutes before you are ready to fry them so they can warm to room temperature.
Recipe by My Windowsill at https://mywindowsill.com/homemade-tortillas-quesadillas/
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