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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes

    Homemade Tortillas

    Published: Jan 20, 2013 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Step by step tutorial on how to make homemade tortillas.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    We usually get these delicious homemade tortillas from a local market. They are somewhat thick and heat up perfectly on the pizza stone we have in the oven.

    Homemade tortillas are made from masa, which is ground corn that has been dried, soaked in lime juice and then ground again. I found masa harina, which is translated to "dough flour" in Spanish.

    It is easily reconstituted with liquid, and in this case, water. It forms into a slightly sticky ball and is easily molded. All I did was round a medium sized ball between my hands and pressed it between the tortilla press.

    How to Make Homemade Tortillas

    1) In a large bowl, whisk together the masa and salt.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    2) Add 2 cups of water and mix together with your hands until a ball forms. It should feel slightly sticky and not too dry. Add more water if needed.

    *I added a little more than 2 cups of water because it was a very dry day.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    3) Cover the dough with a damp paper towel or dish towel and allow to rest for about 20-30 minutes.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    4) Line your tortilla press with wax or parchment paper and roll a medium sized ball. About 2 Tb worth.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    5) Press tortilla into the press until it flattens and use the wax paper to gently peel it off.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    6) Place tortillas on a damp kitchen towel and cover while you're making the rest.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    7) Heat a large cast-iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) on medium and lightly brush with olive oil.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    8) Cook tortillas in skillet for 2 minutes each side.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    9) Keep warm in a lightly damp towel until ready.

    Homemade Tortillas via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

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    Homemade Tortillas

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Step by step tutorial on how to make homemade tortillas.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 tortillas
    Calories 35 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cups masa harina
    • 2 cups warm water plus more if needed
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Olive oil for skillet

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the masa and salt.
    • Add 2 cups of water and mix together with your hands until a ball forms. It should feel slightly sticky and not too dry. Add more water if needed.
    • *I added a little more than 2 cups of water because it was a very dry day.
    • Cover the dough with a damp paper towel or dish towel and allow to rest for about 20-30 minutes.
    • Line your tortilla press with wax or parchment paper and roll a medium sized ball. About 2 Tb worth.
    • Press tortilla into the press until it flattens and use the wax paper to gently peel it off.
    • Place tortillas on a damp kitchen towel and cover while you're making the rest.
    • Heat a large cast-iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) on medium and lightly brush with olive oil.
    • Cook tortillas in skillet for 2 minutes each side.
    • Keep warm in a lightly damp towel until ready.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 196mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Rachel @ Bakerita says

      January 21, 2013 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made flour tortilla once, but I rolled them all out by hand! Your method looks way easier. I need to get my hands on a tortilla press!

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    2. adam @unorthodoxepicure says

      January 21, 2013 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      The tortillas look really nice. I have a tortilla press sitting somewhere in my backyard storage building. You've inspired me to go dig it out!

      Reply

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