Vida Recetas Editorial
The flour tortilla is a versatile flatbread, originally from northern Mexico and the southern United States, that has become a staple in international cuisine. This tortilla recipe is perfect for those looking to make at home an ideal accompaniment for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or simply to enjoy with butter. With simple ingredients like flour, butter, milk, and baking powder, you'll achieve soft and flexible tortillas in no time. The key lies in resting the dough and kneading, which develop gluten and ensure an elastic texture. This version is easy, economical, and much healthier than commercial ones, as you control the quality of each ingredient. Plus, you can freeze them and have them ready for any craving. If you're looking for a homemade tortilla recipe that never fails, this is your choice.
Prep
30 min
Cook
2 min
Servings
20
Calories
70 kcal
Sift together the dry ingredients, flour, salt and baking powders.
Add the butter and mix it with your fingers until you get a gritty consistency.
Incorporate water and milk, both warm
Knead it for 10 minutes and cut balls of the same size. Let them rest for about 20 minutes before stretching them.
Stretch them with the help of a kitchen stick or with your hand, whatever thickness you want.
Sprinkle flour on the counter and place one tortilla on another, separating them from each other with a layer of flour.
Heat a few drops of oil in a pan, when it is hot place a tortilla and turn it over as soon as bubbles form. Repeat the process with all the others.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 2 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 20 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
