We had a discussion about these on the Facebook page a while back and in a post on the blog. Once you've had homemade tortillas you will never go back to the store boughten ones. These are fairly simple to make and they have SO much flavor compared to the other ones!
What you need:
- 2 c. flour
- 1 c. warm milk
- 1 t. salt
- 1 T. oil
- 1 1/2 t. baking powder
Mix all the ingredients together. I usually make a double batch because I like to keep half in the fridge and half in the freezer for another time. The recipe posted will make 10 tortillas. After you mix the ingredients, knead the dough until it's very smooth. I love the texture of this dough. It's slightly sticky but not sticky enough to need more flour. After you knead it, let it rest for about 20 minutes. That's the key to getting it rolled out.
Separate the dough into 10 pieces. Roll out each piece very very thin, you may need a little bit of flour on the counter to do this but not too much.
Make sure the dough is thin!
Put the dough down on a preheated griddle. A large frypan will work but won't be as easy. You do not need to grease the griddle.
Flip the torilla over after a few seconds. I just do this with my fingers. It will have nice brown spots on it. They only have to cook for about a minute. Don't overcook or they will get hard.
These are amazing fresh off the griddle!
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Thanks! I am one who asked for this post. I have a fabulous new French rolling pin that my Mom got me for Christmas just waiting to do something like this.
There is nothing better than home made flour tortillas. I would like to link to this page on my website. Good how too!
You are more than welcome too, just be sure to post a linky back to my original post:) Thanks.
I am going to link right to your post instead of putting your info on my site. I believe in giving absolute credit for the work you did.
Thanks!
Thanks for posting this! I learned to make tortillas from a nice local lady in Mexico in college, but of course I’d completely forgotten how. I’m going to try this this weekend!
I used water instead of milk, and they didn’t puff up. Was making that substitution the reason why? (The taste was still very good!)
Mine aren’t too puffy but I roll them really thin. I haven’t made them with water so I’m not sure.
I wonder if you could do whole wheat instead of the white flour? Would you need to change any of the other ingredients? Or flavor it, like with basil, garlic, sun dried tomatoes? Hummm, my mind is spinning with all the flavor combinations.
You would have to maybe use a little bit more wheat flour than white flour. You want the dough to be what I call “post it note sticky” not super sticky but not too floury. Just add a little more flour or milk until it feels like the right consistency.
Merissa, how long will these keep? Are they pretty much a “make as much as you’ll eat in a meal” thing? Or will they freeze and thaw ok?
I make double batches and freeze them all the time. They last for a decent amount of time in the fridge but usually I only keep out what we will use within a week otherwise I freeze them. They freeze really well!
Do I use self riseing or plain flour
Regular all-purpose flour.
I’ve been trying different tortilla recipes for months, trying to find the right one. This is it! These were perfect
This is an amazing recipe! I know I stumbled onto this site a bit late, but I was wondering how you froze the tortillas. Do you freeze them separately or do you just put them in a bag in the freezer? Thanks!!
Welcome! I freeze them all together in a gallon size freezer bag. Usually I make a large batch when I make them and then put about 8 tortillas in each freezer bag, enough for a meal or two for us. It works great!
I have come across your blog a couple times in the past but for some reason it took me this long to read the recipes. You will have me visiting often. It is hard to find breads, tortillas, crackers and other staples that my family can eat. Your recipes are so quick I don’t have to plan for two days to make sure they are done for dinner either. Thank you for helping me stay sane with our growing allergy list.
Thanks for this recipe. Gonna make them this weekend. Love homemade tortillas!
Has anyone tried the mixing and kneading with a Kitchenaid mixer? Does it work as well?
I usually mix this up with my Bosch Mixer and it works the same:)
thank you for posting this…LOVE IT!
These are on my list of things to try…They will be part of my baking session on saturday.
These are on my list of things to try…They will be part of my baking session on saturday.
Once you roll out the dough…you can fry this is about one inch of vegetable oil…to get a puffy treat…use it as a base for beans, cheese and topping or sprinkle with powdered sugar…or drizzle with honey! Just another FAB use….
My dad ( i was like 17 years old ) got a recipe for tortillas once and he made them,,,,,,only he did the flip and pat and the works. i think he did it more for my brothers and my intertainment, as him and i both was cracking up,,,lol,,,,but they WERE actully pretty good.lol.
Will try these. Thanks!! ~Blessings, Amy
These look so amazing! I just got a tortilla press and can’t wait to make these!
I’d love for you to link-up this recipe to the Weekend Whatever Link-up!
http://creativechristianmama.com/weekend-whatever-link-up-511/
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