Description
This recipe makes soft, warm homemade tortillas perfect for wraps, tacos, or as a side to your favorite meals. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these tortillas are quick to prepare and cook on the stovetop to achieve a lightly golden, slightly puffed texture.
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, ensuring they are evenly mixed for consistent flavor.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will make the tortillas tender.
- Add Water: Gradually pour in the warm water while stirring to bring the dough together. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it’s smooth and soft, ensuring pliable tortillas.
- Divide the Dough: Split the dough into 8 equal-sized balls to prepare for rolling out individual tortillas.
- Roll Out the Tortillas: On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin, round circle about 6 to 8 inches in diameter, which is ideal for rolling or folding.
- Cook the Tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place each rolled tortilla on the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear and the tortilla slightly puffs, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the homemade tortillas warm with your favorite fillings, such as meats, beans, vegetables, or use them as wraps for sandwiches.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot for easier dough formation.
- If dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed while kneading.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel.
- These tortillas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat on a skillet or microwave before serving for best texture.
