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Belizean Tortilla Recipe​

Belizean Tortilla Recipe

This traditional Belizean Tortilla Recipe is a soft, thick, and chewy flatbread commonly served with stews, beans, or breakfast dishes in Belizean cuisine. Made with just a few pantry staples, these tortillas are easy to make and perfect for any meal of the day. Servings: 4 people Estimated Cost: $5 ⏱️ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 20 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 0 days 0 hours 45 minutes 🧂 Categories / Courses / Cuisines / Keywords Categories: Breads, Traditional Belizean Courses: Side Dish, Breakfast Cuisines: Belizean, Central American Keywords: Belizean Tortilla Recipe, homemade tortillas, Caribbean flatbread
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Central American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp shortening/lard Or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup warm water Add slowly as needed

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Rolling Pin For flattening the dough
  • 1 Skillet Preferably cast-iron
  • 1 Mixing Bowl To mix and knead the dough

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add shortening or lard and mix until crumbly.
  3. Slowly pour in warm water and knead the dough until smooth and soft (about 5 minutes).
  4. Let the dough rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  5. Divide into 8 equal balls. Flatten each with a rolling pin into a thick round (not too thin).
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 2–3 minutes per side, until light brown spots form.
  7. Keep warm by wrapping in a towel until ready to serve.
  8. 🔢 Nutrition (Per Serving Estimate)
  9. Calories: 210 kcal
  10. Carbs: 35g
  11. Protein: 5g
  12. Fat: 6g
  13. Fiber: 2g
  14. Sugar: 0g

Notes

For fluffier tortillas, increase baking powder slightly. Store extras in a sealed bag and reheat on a skillet before serving.