LIGHT FLOUR TORTILLAS

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I've finally found a way to make flour tortillas that have the fluffiness of a regular tortilla, without using lard or shortening. The secret is butter...light butter, to be exact. My recipe also uses flax seed to increase the fiber content.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon flax seed meal (ground flax seeds)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon cilantro (optional)
1 lime (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons light butter
1/3 cup warm water

Steps:

If using bowl and hands: Mix dry ingredients together. Instead of cumin, feel free to substitute garlic salt, curry powder, or any other seasoning you like.
If desired, add finely chopped cilantro, the zest of a whole lime, and the juices of a whole lime.
Add remaining ingredients. If too dry, add more water by the teaspoon. Knead until not too stiff. The dough should have the consistency of fresh Play-Doh. NOTE: if making a combination all purpose flour and corn flour tortilla, you'll need as much as double the water to get the right consistency.
Wrap dough ball in saran wrap and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Separate dough into 6 pieces and form into balls. Cover in saran wrap and let stand for another ten minutes.
Roll out each ball into a ten inch round. If you have a tortilla press, dust liberally with flour to prevent sticking. Use a rolling pin to flatten even more if the press doesn't get it flat enough. Stack on plate and cover with a tea towel so they don't dry out.
If using a stove top, using a large griddle, preheat on range element to medium high / high. If using an electric griddle, do the same. Do not grease.
Place dough round on griddle, flipping after about 30 seconds. Tortillas are cooked when they are slightly golden in color on both sides.
Use immediately, adding salt as desired before serving. Store in refrigerator in Ziplock bag for up to five days or freeze for future use.
To use out of fridge or after defrosted: Heat, one by one, in griddle until pliable, or place one on plate, put filling in middle, and place in microwave, on high, for 15 to 20 seconds.