Flour Tortillas
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, pliable, and perfect for making burritos or wraps. With just four ingredients and a simple method, you'll have freshly made tortillas that can be stored for days.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add the flour to a bowl and rub in the lard (or butter) using your fingertips until broken up.
Dissolve the salt in the warm water. Gradually add the water and mix it into the flour mixture to see how much it will absorb.
Turn the dough onto a flat surface and work into a cohesive dough with your hands for about 5 minutes. At the end, the dough should be fairly smooth and not sticking to your hands. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Divide the dough into 9 pieces (for a medium burrito size) by weighing them out on a scale (about 80 g). Roll them into very smooth small balls with your hands.
Heat a large griddle or cast iron pan over medium heat.
Flatten the tortilla ball and roll out to your desired thinness.
Lay the tortilla on the hot griddle and cook for 10-20 seconds, then flip to the other side to cook for another 10-20 seconds. The tortillas should be lightly browned in spots.
Immediately, stack the tortillas in a large cloth or clean kitchen towel until you are ready for serving.
Recipe from Cookbook Hub - www.cookbookhub.org