SOFT HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS
Soft and yummy! They taste like fresh tortillas from my favorite Mexican tortilleria at home in Imperial Beach (San Diego). But, interestingly, there's an egg in the dough.. and that's actually a Honduran "Baleada" variation. You can use oil (or possibly shortening?) in place of lard; they won't have the same authentic taste, but they're still good. I've tried making these with the KitchenAid and I've kneading them by hand.. perfect either way. I've also experimented with hand-pressing vs a tortilla press vs simply using my rolling pin. I definitely prefer the rolling pin method! If your result isn't as soft as you would like, use a little more lard on your hands when shaping the balls.
Provided by laurenpie
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 12 tortillas, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the baking powder and salt into the flour.
- Mix in egg using a wooden spoon.
- Cut in the lard (easiest using a pastry cutter, but can be done with forks or butter knives).
- Add warm water.
- Mix, then knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth (I do about 5 minutes).
- Lightly coat hands with some of the reserved lard, and then shape dough into 12 balls. It will be necessary to re-coat hands every 1-2 tortillas. The dough will seem too wet, but it's okay!
- Lightly flour your board and rolling pin, roll out into thin disks. If you're having trouble getting the tortillas thin enough, use a little more flour on your dough board.
- Fry in a dry pan (no oil) on medium high heat, flipping once.
- Keep warm in towel until ready to serve. Or keep in gallon ziplock in the fridge.
- OPTIONAL: Kitchen-Aid mixer with dough hook will work instead of hand-kneading.
- OPTIONAL: I actually prefer to cook them as I roll them, instead of rolling them all out and then cooking them.
- OPTIONAL: Original recipe instructs, after kneading, to place in a NON-metallic bowl, cover with a wet paper towel, and let rest for 20 minutes. Then again, after shaping balls, rest again (similarly covered) for 10 minutes. I usually skip these steps and think they're still great.
- NOTE: Supposedly you should try to make SMOOTH balls, tucking in the bottom similar to yeast rolls, but in my opinion, it makes no difference.
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[email protected]These tortillas are a delicious and easy way to enjoy Mexican food at home.
Mojahid Khan
[email protected]I can't wait to try these tortillas with different fillings.
Quino Quino
[email protected]These tortillas are a great way to add some variety to your meals.
Habib Sagar
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Isis Overton
[email protected]These tortillas are a great value. You get a lot of tortillas for the price.
Jennifer Vargas
[email protected]Overall, I thought these tortillas were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Patricia A Johann
[email protected]These tortillas were a little bit bland. I think I'll add some salt and pepper next time.
Darlo Mendez
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the tortillas to roll up without cracking. I think I need to practice more.
Md Shagorkhan
[email protected]These tortillas were a little bit too thick for my taste, but they still tasted good.
Kaylei Jones
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These tortillas are so much better than the store-bought ones.
Raja Naqqash
[email protected]These tortillas are a great addition to any Mexican meal. They're perfect for tacos, burritos, or just eating on their own.
Asif Razzaq
[email protected]I was really impressed with how soft these tortillas were. They were so easy to roll up and they didn't crack or tear.
raaj sarker
[email protected]These tortillas are perfect for making quesadillas. They're the perfect size and they hold up well to all the fillings.
Rinor Bajrami
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of flour tortillas, but these ones are really good. They're soft and have a great flavor.
Reis Hasen
[email protected]These tortillas are a lifesaver for busy weeknights. They're so quick and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
bijoy Bhowmick
[email protected]I love how versatile these tortillas are. I've used them for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, and they've been great every time.
Laluox Jamali
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but these tortillas really are as good as everyone says they are.
Khawaja Faseehullah
[email protected]These tortillas were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.
Xavier Ledesma
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different recipes for flour tortillas, but this one is definitely the best.
Deborah Cowan
[email protected]These tortillas were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! They were so soft and delicious, and everyone loved them.