To make flour tortillas, follow these steps:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup warm water
- 3 to 5 tablespoons oil, melted shortening, lard, or butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough:
- Dissolve salt in warm water.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour with the oil until crumbly.
- Pour in the salty water gradually and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Add more water if too dry.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cover with a cloth and let rest for 15 minutes to 2 hours to make rolling easier
2. Shape the tortillas:
- Divide the dough into 8 to 16 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a small ball, then flatten into thin rounds about 6 to 8 inches in diameter using a rolling pin.
- Keep the rolled tortillas separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking
3. Cook the tortillas:
- Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Place one tortilla in the hot pan.
- Cook for about 20-30 seconds until bubbles form and the bottom has brown spots.
- Flip and cook the other side until browned and the edges look dry, about 1-2 minutes total per tortilla.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning or slow cooking.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm wrapped in a cloth
Tips
- Resting the dough helps with rolling thin tortillas.
- Use a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet for even cooking.
- Store cooked tortillas in a covered container or zippered bag to keep soft.
This method produces soft, pliable homemade flour tortillas perfect for tacos, burritos, or wraps
