How to Make a Belizean Flour Tortillas
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One of the absolute highlights of Belizean cuisine is something deceptively simple, yet utterly delicious: the humble flour tortilla. Forget those store-bought, stiff discs – we’re talking about soft, pliable, slightly chewy, and incredibly flavorful tortillas that are the perfect vehicle for everything from a cheesy scrambled egg breakfast to a savory stewed chicken dinner.
One of the beautiful things about Belizean flour tortillas is their simplicity. You likely have most of these ingredients in your pantry already!
Recipe for Belizean Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
- 1 lb flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 lb shortening
- 1/2 cup coconut powder
- Water, as needed to moisten
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients except the water in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add water until the mixture comes together into a soft dough.
- Lightly knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape each into a small ball.
- Flatten each ball using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Cook the flattened dough on an iron griddle or comal over low heat on the stovetop.
- Bake for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Note: You can substitute the 1/4 lb shortening with 1/2 cup vegetable oil if preferred
Now comes the best part: enjoying your homemade Belizean flour tortillas. Enjoy!