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Best Tortilla Recipe

Make warm, fluffy tortillas at home that elevate your meals with perfect texture and taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 tortillas
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 3/4 cup warm water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Plastic wrap or towel
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Pour in the oil and warm water, and mix to create a dough.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  5. After resting, divide the dough into 10 equal pieces.
  6. On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to flatten each piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
  7. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned.
  9. As you cook, stack the tortillas and cover with a towel to keep them warm.

Notes

These tortillas can be used for tacos, burritos, or as a snack with salsa.