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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Anjali Pariyar
anjali_pariyar92@gmail.comThese tortillas were a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll try rolling them out thinner next time.
Corey Shootz
c42@yahoo.comI've been making these tortillas for my family for years and they love them. They're so much better than store-bought tortillas.
Amanda Stapleton
astapleton@yahoo.comI love these tortillas! They're so soft and fluffy. I always use them for tacos and burritos.
ammad saleem
a.s45@gmail.comThese tortillas were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more water next time.
Ijaz Honey
i.honey34@hotmail.co.ukI've tried this recipe a few times and I've always had success. The tortillas are always soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Max Irizarry
im@aol.comThese tortillas were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I used them to make tacos and they were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Kawish Khan
khan.k@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the tortillas turned out great. They were soft and fluffy, and they had a nice corn flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Adriana Beltran
a-b@gmail.comThese tortillas were a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll try rolling them out thinner next time.
O Flo
flo53@aol.comI've been making these tortillas for years and they're always a hit. They're so much better than store-bought tortillas. I highly recommend this recipe.
Musah Safura
safura-m37@hotmail.comThese tortillas are the perfect addition to any Mexican meal. They're soft, chewy, and have a delicious corn flavor. I especially love using them for tacos.
Precious Gina
pgina30@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. The tortillas are also very versatile. I've used them for tacos, burritos, and even quesadillas.
Hina Hina
hina.h81@gmail.comI was skeptical at first, because I've never made tortillas before. But this recipe was so easy to follow and the tortillas turned out great! They were a hit with my family and friends.
Kashif Iqbal
iqbalk30@aol.comI've tried many tortilla recipes, but this one is by far the best. The tortillas are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Miss World
w.m@yahoo.comThese tortillas were amazing! They were so soft and fluffy, and they had the perfect amount of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.