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Homemade Flour Tortillas

12 small flour tortillas, 3 per person.

Recipe bywjf.morris
MexicanFor four
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Total time1 hr 22 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving6.8g protein
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  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    2 minHands-on

    Prepare the ingredients as listed.

  2. 02

    Mix the dough

    3 minHands-on

    Mix the flour and salt. Add the oil and most of the warm water; bring together into a soft dough. Add the extra water only if dry.

  3. 03

    Knead

    5 minHands-on

    Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, then cover.

  4. 04

    Rest the dough

    30 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest covered for 30 minutes.

  5. 05

    Divide and roll

    15 minHands-on

    Divide into equal balls according to the tortilla yield. Roll on a lightly floured surface into thin circles about 16 cm wide.

  6. 06

    Heat the pan

    2 minHands-on

    Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat.

  7. 07

    Cook the tortillas

    24 minHands-on

    Cook each tortilla for 40 to 60 seconds per side, until scattered brown spots appear. Reduce the heat if it scorches before cooking through. Stack immediately inside a clean tea towel and keep wrapped.

  8. 08

    Keep flexible

    1 minHands-on

    Keep the stack wrapped until serving; the trapped steam keeps the tortillas flexible.

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