Home Made Mexican Flour Tortillas

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and shortening.

Add 1 cup of warm water and knead until absorbed.

Add remaining 3/4 cup of warm water and continue kneading until uniform.

Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let dough rest for 8 to 10 minutes.

Separate the dough into 2-inch pieces and shape into small biscuits.

Allow the dough pieces to rest for an additional 8 minutes.

Preheat a cast iron griddle over medium heat.

Roll each biscuit into a circle about 1/8 of an inch thick using a rolling pin.

Cook each tortilla on the hot griddle until air bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side.

Remove from the griddle and keep warm in a clean dish towel.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens