AUTHENTIC MEXICAN TORTILLAS
I learned how to make these growing up watching my mother Alma. We have never used an actual recipe, but for your convenience I came up with one.
Provided by Jamie Mikall Martinez
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Tortilla Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly. If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make the ingredients look moist.
- With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for about an hour or so.
- Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not look doughy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 469.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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Sk Shahid khan
[email protected]These tortillas were really good, but they were a little too time-consuming to make.
Albert Orozco
[email protected]These tortillas were a little bland for my taste, but they were still good.
Korbin Taylor
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the tortillas to roll out evenly, but they still tasted good.
MPHO LESENYEHO
[email protected]These tortillas were a little too thick for my taste, but they still tasted good.
Khan Tamim
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of making tortillas, but this recipe was easy to follow and the tortillas turned out great.
RAY MAX
[email protected]These tortillas are the best! They're so soft and fluffy, and they have the perfect flavor. I love using them for tacos and burritos.
Komar Sanuo
[email protected]I've been making these tortillas for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect tortillas for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
moon light
[email protected]These tortillas are delicious! I love the way they taste and they're so versatile.
Leen Mohammed
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These tortillas are the perfect addition to any Mexican meal.
Dipesh Thapa
[email protected]I've tried a lot of tortilla recipes, but this one is by far the best. The tortillas are always perfect.
Amo Moagi
[email protected]These tortillas are a game-changer! They're so much better than store-bought tortillas.
santino bedell
[email protected]I love these tortillas! They're so soft and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of chewiness.
Nancy SE vA
[email protected]These tortillas were easy to make and they tasted great! I used them to make tacos and they were perfect.
clary
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of corn tortillas, but these were really good! They were soft and chewy, and they had a nice flavor. I would definitely make them again.
Guns Ali
[email protected]These tortillas were a hit at my taco night! They were soft and fluffy, and they held up well to all the fillings. I'll definitely be making them again.
Katusabe Derrick
[email protected]I made these tortillas for a party and everyone loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
lim01
[email protected]These tortillas turned out absolutely perfect! They were soft, pliable, and had the most wonderful flavor. I'm so glad I found this recipe, it's definitely a keeper.