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Duck fat tortillas on a white plate with sauce

Duck Fat Tortillas      


  • Author: Chef Steve Riley

Description

These duck fat tortillas are rich, tender, and flavorful, bringing a luxurious twist to a classic staple.


Ingredients

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  • 30 g vegetable oil
  • 30 g duck fat
  • 184 g + 122 g milk
  • 390 g AP flour, nonbleached
  • 10 g baking powder
  • 10 g salt

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan place oil, duck fat, and 184 g of milk on medium-low heat until warm, careful not to scorch milk.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; mix combine. Add fat mixture and remaining milk to dry ingredients.
  3. Mix by hand until shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  4. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for one hour. Form into a disc and cut into 8-10 potions, rolling each portion into a ball and then flattening.
  5. Cook on a hot comal for 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm and repeat.