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Mexican tortillas

Recipe from: - Ideas 10/1/2000
Preparation time: 20 min + resting tim
Cooking time: 5 min

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Ingredients

500

g

white bread flour
5

ml

baking powder
2

ml

salt
60

ml

butter
250

ml

warm water

Method

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs Add water and mix until well combined. Turn on to a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes, until dough is smooth. Divide into 12 pieces and roll each into a ball. Place on a floured baking tray and cover with a damp cloth. Leave to rest for 1 hour. Roll balls out on a lightly floured surface to form very thin circles. Heat a heavy-based frying pan over high heat arid place 1 tortilla in the pan. You should see signs of rising on the surface within 2 seconds. If you don't, the pan isn't hot enough. Cook for 4-6 seconds, then turn over and cook for another 3 seconds. Remove from the pan and cover with a tea towel. Cook remaining tortillas, keeping the pile well wrapped until all are cooked. Serve immediately with a filling of chilli con carne, refried beans or spicy chicken, topped with grated cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Makes 12.

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