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by Stacy  18 Comments

Homemade Tortillas

homemade tortillas

 

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!

One tool that I am so thankful to have when I make these homemade tortillas is a Danish dough whisk. I told myself for a long time I didn’t need this…Minimalist kitchen. Unnecessary kitchen clutter. Kon-Mari. Yeah, yeah. But seriously, this little kitchen tool has changed my life. I am so thankful to have it! It’s just the best whisk if you mix up a lot of doughs in your life.

The recipe for these homemade tortillas is found in the Bread Beckers (red) Recipe Collection, which is one of my most-loved cookbooks. I call this my “flour” cookbook with my favorite basic recipes for biscuits, cornbread, muffins, breads, tortillas, pitas, and more. I’ve got notes written all over the pages and you better believes there’s some flour goop gluing some pages together.

My Bread Beckers Cookbook is the Velveteen Rabbit of cookbooks, y’all.

At first, I bought an electric tortilla press to make homemade tortillas, and I hated it. It was bulky and awkward, so I sold it and purchased a cast-iron press instead. Y’all, I like so much better. I think the cast-iron press makes a better tortilla and it takes up a lot less space!

This is a super simple recipe with just a handful of ingredients: flour, oil, salt, warm water, lecithin (optional), baking powder and that’s it! The lecithin is optional but it’s an emulsifier and really helps create the super soft dough that yields fluffy tortillas.  I buy the non-GMO lecithin from Now Foods. But you can also use sunflower lecithin if you’d prefer.

And, I realize that 2-3 cups of flour is quite a range. But the amount really depends on the type of flour you’re using and how humid or dry the area you live in is and what you had for breakfast (not really). There isn’t a hard and fast rule for the flour!

We use a Nutrimill to grind our wheat.

If you’re using fresh flour, keep in mind that you will always want to let your dough rest for 5-10 minutes. Fresh ground flour absorbs moisture differently than store-bought. Sometimes it seems like it is still sticky and doughy, but as it sits, it will absorb more of the liquid. Since a soft dough is needed for tortillas, don’t overdo the flour! Also, you only want to knead the dough about 5-6 times. Overworking the dough creates tough tortillas. Yuck!

Use your homemade tortillas for tacos, wraps, or Huevos Rancheros. They really are delicious.  Store-bought tortillas just won’t taste as good anymore. And I promise you’ll never go back once you see how quick and easy making homemade tortillas can be!

Homemade Tortillas

  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. Let the dough rest of 5-10 minutes. Then turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
  3. Preheat your griddle or skillet.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Keep warm until serving.
  9. 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.

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About Stacy

Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Vickie says

    May 14, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I can’t wait to try these. We just started milling our own flour a few months ago and honestly tortillas are one of the things I have missed. Now I can go mill some soft white wheat berries and give it a go!
    PS–Way to go on 100% down! We’re a few months away from paying off our home and being debt-free. Wish we’d done it your way though!

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    • Stacy says

      May 14, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks Vickie! Homemade tortillas are soooooooooooo good. I wish I had a tortilla press – maybe one day. 🙂

      Reply
  2. kara says

    April 30, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Can’t wait to try these! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 30, 2012 at 9:01 am

      I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Anabelle says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Hi, Stacy!
    Can you please explain how to “knead” the dough? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Here is a GREAT video on You Tube. I usually knead by mixer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9KX4KFBj5w

      Reply
  4. carrie says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Stacy, have you ever tried to make these with whole wheat flour?

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    • Stacy says

      July 9, 2010 at 7:23 pm

      No, I have not but I would think it would work the same. If you’re making a loaf bread, you have to be careful with the whole wheat/white flour ratio….but these just cook in the skillet so I think they’d be ok. If you make some, please post to let everyone know how they turn out!

      Reply
  5. Missy says

    July 8, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Thanks so much for the recipes & tips!I love your site!It’s very entertaining & even educational…you should have a column in a magazine!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 8, 2010 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you very much! I’m blushing! 🙂 I hope you keep reading!

      Reply
      • Missy says

        July 10, 2010 at 7:58 am

        I would love to come to one of your workshops.I live in southwest VA.Do you ever have any workshops in my area?

        Reply
        • Stacy says

          July 10, 2010 at 1:13 pm

          I will be doing a workshop at a church in Wise during August. I’ll post the information closer to the date. What part of SW VA?

          Reply
  6. Haley says

    July 8, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    How easy is that?? I’m never paying $3 for a package of flour tortillas again!

    Reply
  7. Kim says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:06 am

    Thanks for posting this. I love this blog!

    Reply
  8. Virginia Thornton says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Is there anything that you can’t do? Thanks for the recipe! I just paid $4.00 for a bag of 8 tortillas 🙁 No more though!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 6, 2010 at 8:48 pm

      Enjoy! They don’t keep very long at room temperature, so make sure you freeze or refrigerate them! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Penny M says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    That seems easy enough for me and you know how we love Mexican food!!! Have you tried to freeze them?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 6, 2010 at 2:16 pm

      No, we ate them……but I posted they could be frozen. I’ve read reviews that they freeze well.

      Reply


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