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Belize- Homemade Tortillas

I made mine with coconut milk for a more exotic flavor. You can use regular milk or water.
Course Bread
Cuisine Belize
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 211kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon shortening or butter
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cup warm milk water or coconut milk

Instructions

  • Mix the dry ingredients together.
  • Add in the shortening or butter and by hand start working it into the dough until you get a nice crumbly consistency.
  • Slowly add in the liquid, you want the dough to be soft, not sticky.
  • Once you have the right consistency, knead the dough for 5 minutes
  • Shape into small round balls about the size of a golf ball and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Form the tortillas, using a rolling pin or tortilla press
  • Heat a comal over medium heat.
  • Flip when a few bubbles have formed.
  • ENJOY hot off the stove!

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg