Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups flour more or less depending on your flour, humidity, etc.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons lecithin granules
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Combine water, oil, salt, lecithin, and baking powder in a large bowl. Slowly add 2 cups flour stirring until combined. When it has started to come together, but still looks sticky and doughy, set it aside and let it rest for 10 minutes. Add additional flour as needed, up to 3 cups.
- Let the dough rest of 5-10 minutes. Then turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
- Preheat your griddle or skillet.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- To shape tortillas by hand: place each ball between two pieces of wax paper so it doesn’t stick. Sprinkle a little flour on the paper. Using a small rolling pin, carefully shape the dough into a 7-8 inch circle.
- To share tortillas using your electric press or cast-iron press: place each ball of dough between wax paper and set in the center of your press. Carefully press down to make each tortilla. If you prefer a thinner tortilla, you can press again.roll it by hand.
- In a large non-stick skillet or griddle, cook tortillas over medium heat for 1-2minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Press them flat with you fingers if they puff up too much as they are cooking.
- Keep warm until serving.
Notes
To store, place each homemade tortilla between layers of wax or parchment paper in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3-5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Buckle up y’all, because today, we’re making homemade tortillas! Betcha didn’t know that you could make them, huh? Thought you could only buy them in the store. Well, surprise!!! They’re easy as pie. Not as sweet. Man, I love pie. Now I need to make a pie. Thanks a lot. On with the homemade tortillas! [Read more…]
