MEXICAN FLOUR TORTILLAS, TORTILLAS DE HARINA DE CASTILLA
As far back as I can remember I can still see my grandmother making tortillas. This was a daily routine. She would be up early making the daily quota of tortillas for the day's meals. (4 or 5 dozen) She would have two comals going, (griddles) She was an expert. I have never seen anyone make tortillas as fast as my grandmother. To...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Other Breads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Sift 3 cups flour into a large bowl, add salt and baking powder. Mix well with your hand. Next add the oil and with your hands mix in the oil with the flour really good.
- 2. Now take the hot water and pour in a little. Then mix, then pour a little more and mix again do this until you have made a soft elastic and pliable dough. The dough should come together and the bowl should be clean of all the flour. If the dough is to sticky add a little more flour. If it is too dry add a little more hot water but always in small increments. The dough should be soft and not sticking to your hands. Add more flour if it does this. Take dough and knead with the palms of your hand for about two minutes. Now put dough back into bowl cover with a clean cloth and let the doug rest for about 15 minutes. While the dough is resting; preheat your cast iron griddle or cast iron fry pan. Do not put any oil or grease on the griddle or pan. Tortillas bake on a dry griddle.
- 3. After 15 minutes have passed take dough out knead again for one minute and take pieces or dough and make little balls the size of a little larger than ping pong balls. Sprinkle a little flour on a flat surface and with a palote, "rolling pin" roll the dough ball, roll once and pick up and turn a quarter turn roll again and do another quarter turn continue the same until you have rolled out your tortilla about 8 inches across if you like a large tortilla or 6 inches across if you like them smaller. I prefer the 8 inch across. Once you have rolled out the tortilla place on the hot griddle lower the heat to medium. You do not want to scorch your tortillas. As soon as you see a few bubbles on the tortilla flip it over to the other side; cook the tortilla for about 2 minutes on each side. Watch them closely you can tell when one side is cooked. Have the butter ready and the salt. Yum. As you are making them put them into a large bowl that has a nice clean dish towel underneath. cover each time you place a nicely baked tortilla in you pile. I like to place in the microwave or the oven until we are ready to eat to keep them warm. Do not turn the microwave on. If you keeping in the oven you can turn oven onto the lowest setting to just keep them warm until dinner. Enjoy
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L Wilkins
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good flour tortilla recipe for a long time.
Rahman Saif
[email protected]These tortillas are a great addition to any Mexican dish. They're also a lot of fun to make.
GALAL HABIB
[email protected]I made these tortillas for a party, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
Ofentse Balekang
[email protected]I'm allergic to corn, so I was excited to find this recipe for flour tortillas. They were just as good as corn tortillas, and I didn't have any allergic reactions.
With Kamrul
[email protected]These tortillas are a great way to use up leftover masa harina. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.
Leandrew Ambriz
[email protected]I've made these tortillas several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, and they can be used for a variety of dishes.
Kyagulanyi Lawrence
[email protected]These tortillas were delicious, but they were a lot of work to make. I'm not sure I'll make them again.
Mayte Hernandez
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the tortillas to roll out thinly. They kept breaking.
tacogameing123
[email protected]These tortillas were a little too thick for my taste, but they still tasted good.
Candice Taybear
[email protected]I love the fact that these tortillas are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional flour tortillas.
Demettrius Cherry
[email protected]These tortillas are the best I've ever had. They're so light and fluffy, and they have a great flavor.
Kibidon
[email protected]I've never made tortillas before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the tortillas turned out perfectly.
Md : Rakibull Khan
[email protected]These tortillas were a hit! They were so soft and pliable, and they held up well to all the fillings I put in them. I'll definitely be making these again.