Description
Learn how to make soft and fresh homemade tortillas with this simple recipe. Using basic ingredients like flour, butter, and water, these tortillas are perfect for wraps, tacos, or as a delicious side to your meals.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour and salt thoroughly to ensure even seasoning throughout the dough.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces.
- Add Water: Gradually pour in the warm water while stirring with a spoon or your hand until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it is smooth, soft, and elastic.
- Divide the Dough: Divide the kneaded dough evenly into 8 small balls, ensuring they are smooth for easy rolling.
- Roll Out the Tortillas: On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle roughly 6 to 8 inches in diameter, ensuring an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Cook the Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes on one side until you see light golden brown spots and slight puffing, then flip and cook the other side similarly.
- Serve: Serve the warm tortillas immediately with your favorite fillings, or store them wrapped in a clean towel to retain softness for later use.
Notes
- Use warm water, not hot, to help the dough come together without killing any potential yeast or causing stiffness.
- Adjust the flour quantity slightly if the dough is too sticky or too dry; it should be soft but not sticky.
- For extra flavor, replace the water with warm milk or add herbs to the dough.
- Keep the cooked tortillas wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to maintain their softness.
- You can store leftover tortillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage.
