Homemade Tortillas

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Homemade Tortillas

  • Total time: 20 Minutes
  • Servings: 8 Tortillas

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil

Directions

  • 1)

    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.

  • 2)

    Divide dough into eight portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle.

  • 3)

    In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tortillas over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned. Keep warm.

Notes

Tips:

  1. Other fats work in place of olive oil. Traditionalists use lard, but shortening or coconut oil can be used as well. Just cut it into the flour before kneading.
  2. Relax springy, hard-to-roll dough by resting it a few more minutes.
  3. The key to making tender tortillas – Keep a keen eye on them and adjust cooking time or temp as needed. If they’re too crisp, reduce heat a notch, or stop cooking a few seconds earlier.
  4. For homemade chips, cut tortillas into wedges and bake at 350°F until crisp. Add a touch of oil and seasonings of your choice, such as sea salt and chili powder.

 

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-tortillas/
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https://www.onlinecookingschool.com/learn/course/mexican-classics/core-technique-videos/making-flour-tortillas/
https://www.justataste.com/30-minute-homemade-flour-tortillas-recipe/