FRESH HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS!
Store bought flour tortillas don't begin to compare with these freshly rolled flour tortillas. This recipe will become better and easier with practice. The amount of milk needed for the flour in your climate will vary slightly. I've given the method that works best for me but you will get the hang of what works best for you as you perfect your method of mixing, rolling and cooking these wonderful tortillas. So get to work. Practice truly does make perfect with homemade tortillas!
Provided by P.B.andJayne
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 6 Tortillas
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Mix well.
- Cut in the lard with one hand until incorporated. Thin flakes of lard are ok.
- Pour in the milk leaving back one or two Tablespoons. It will be pretty moist but should make a ball after 10 to 20 seconds of gentle mixing and very little kneading. Use the rest of the milk if necessary. Don't despair if the dough is a sticky tacky mess. Only If necessary, sprinkle in a a little more flour to turn it into a ball, working it as little as possible.
- Divide and roll the ball into six or seven balls. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let set 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Adjust the temperature as you work. I prefer a cast iron skillet.
- Roll out a tortilla using light flour as needed.
- Cook each tortilla on one side and then the other (there should be some brown spots) and place on a plate covering with a dish towel as you go. Each tortilla should be stacked on tot of the last and covered with the towel.
- The towel is very important for keeping the moisture in ensuring that your tortillas will be flexible to fill and fold when the time comes to fill them.
- Leftovers should be stored in a zipper locked bag when sufficiently cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.3
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Amelia Pietersen
[email protected]These tortillas were delicious! I'm definitely going to add this recipe to my regular rotation.
Jeffrey Van Sant
[email protected]I've made these tortillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile and can be used for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more.
Rainbow Redbull
[email protected]These tortillas were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more water next time.
Asim Suleiman
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and these tortillas were easy to make. They turned out delicious and I'm proud of myself for making them.
Nevi James
[email protected]These tortillas were easy to make and turned out great! I used them to make tacos and they were perfect.
sksohan Khan
[email protected]These were the best flour tortillas I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Pradeep Priyalal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tortillas didn't turn out as soft as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Nicki MCB
[email protected]These tortillas were a bit too thick for my taste, but they still tasted good.
McKenzie Bupu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of homemade tortillas, but these were really good. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Naylani gaming
[email protected]These flour tortillas were a hit at my last party! They were so soft and delicious, and everyone raved about them. I'll definitely be making them again.