Homemade Tortillas
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How to Make Homemade Flour Tortillas
My husband is obsessed with tortillas and you just can’t beat homemade ones! Here’s an easy recipe to make them right on your stove!
Make sure to check out all our other Mexican recipes too!
Homemade Tortillas are:
- Fun
- Easy
- Kid friendly
- Soft
- Healthy
- Versatile
- Budget friendly
Gluten free flour
How to store leftovers
Place in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to freeze tortillas
Pack them individually with wax paper and freeze for up to 1 month.
How to defrost tortillas
Remove tortillas from the freezer and let them defrost at room temperature.
How to reheat tortillas
Grease a non-stick pan with a bit of oil. Reheat individually on both sides for a few seconds.
Homemade Tortillas
Servings 14
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¼ cup vegetable oil + more to cook the tortilla
Instructions
- Sift flour in a large bowl. Add salt and sugar. Combine all together.
- Pour water and oil. Mix the ingredients with your hand to make the dough come together. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Separate dough into 14 equal balls. Flour your working surface.
- With the help of a floured rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin circle. It does not have to be perfect. * I suggest that you roll 2-3 tortillas and cook at the same time. Don’t roll it all then cook or it will stick on your working surface or get dried.
- Lightly grease a non-stick pan and heat on medium.
- Grease one side of the tortilla and place into the skillet. Allow to cook until the bottom surface has a few pale brown spots and the uncooked surface is bubbly. Make sure to control the heat so the tortillas will not burn. Flip to the other side and cook for 5-10 seconds. The tortillas should be nice and soft but have a few small brown spots on the surface.
- Remove from the pan and stack in a covered container to keep the tortillas soft and warm.
- Serve with your favorite fillings.
