Homemade Tortillas
Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
For the Tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of warm water to the dry ingredients. Begin mixing by hand.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Continue mixing and kneading the ingredients by hand until a cohesive, smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add additional warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the right consistency. It should be soft but not sticky.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Once rested, place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a small, round ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Take one dough ball, lightly dust it with flour, and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a very thin circle, approximately 6-8 inches in diameter. The goal is to roll it thin enough to be almost translucent. Repeat this process for all remaining dough balls, stacking the rolled tortillas with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking if necessary.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Heat a cast iron skillet, comal, or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of olive oil. Place one rolled tortilla onto the hot surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Cook the tortilla for approximately 30 to 45 seconds per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs up slightly. Flip and cook the other side for the same duration. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 12 min
- 9
Once cooked, transfer the tortilla to a plate and cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm and soft. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining tortillas, adding more olive oil to the cooking surface as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the warm, homemade tortillas immediately with your favorite fillings or as a side to any meal. Enjoy their soft, pliable texture.
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Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
For the Tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of warm water to the dry ingredients. Begin mixing by hand.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Continue mixing and kneading the ingredients by hand until a cohesive, smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add additional warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the right consistency. It should be soft but not sticky.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Once rested, place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a small, round ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Take one dough ball, lightly dust it with flour, and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a very thin circle, approximately 6-8 inches in diameter. The goal is to roll it thin enough to be almost translucent. Repeat this process for all remaining dough balls, stacking the rolled tortillas with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking if necessary.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Heat a cast iron skillet, comal, or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of olive oil. Place one rolled tortilla onto the hot surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Cook the tortilla for approximately 30 to 45 seconds per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs up slightly. Flip and cook the other side for the same duration. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 12 min - 9
Once cooked, transfer the tortilla to a plate and cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm and soft. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining tortillas, adding more olive oil to the cooking surface as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the warm, homemade tortillas immediately with your favorite fillings or as a side to any meal. Enjoy their soft, pliable texture.