Readers have asked if it's worth it to have a tortilla press.The steam from the just cooked tortillas will keep them all soft and pliable - same way a tortilla warmer works! Place each tortilla in the pot after removing from the pan and cover with the lid. Just use a pot with a cover that's slightly bigger than the tortillas. It's also perfect for serving the tortillas at the table. A tortilla warmer is a nice accessory to have when making tortillas, as you can stack tortillas after cooking to keep them soft.This help them steam each other and get nice and soft.
Stack them up directly after cooking and keep them covered with a kitchen towel.
It's also important to allow your tortillas to steam each other. Then flip them for another 15-20 seconds. Cook them only long enough to get some nice bubbles on the surface and a few light brown spots on the underside. If your tortillas feel stiff after cooking, you've cooked them too long or the heat was too high. I don't recommend coconut or peanut oil as the tortillas will take on the oil's flavor. I've also used olive oil and melted butter for this tortilla recipe with good results. The gluten just hasn't had enough time to relax. If you try rolling out these tortillas and the dough keeps shrinking back, let it rest for another 15-30 minutes. You want them about 6-inches in diameter and to look somewhat translucent if you held them up to the light. You'll find directions for both ways in the recipe below but we've created a video to show you how easy they are to make by hand:Ĭafé Tips for making these Homemade Flour Tortillas I find it's just as easy to put them together without a mixer. You can either make these tortillas with a stand mixer or by hand. They're almost too good to be true! Almost. and you won't even believe how delicious they are on their own or broken into irregular pieces and used to dip hummus, salsa etc.Ĭan you tell I'm excited about these guys? You will be too and I have a feeling, once you try them, you won't want to be without a cache of these tortillas in your freezer. Just brush one with a teaspoon of olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. They make fabulous, shatteringly crisp chips too. It's fun to spread them with a bit of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a quick sweet treat. I've used these homemade flour tortillas for wonderful sandwich wraps. Throw together a fresh salad and an individual pizza for each family member and they'll be "WOWING" you all evening long! Imagine coming home after a busy day and having a stash of these tortillas (aka pizza crusts) in the freezer. Pop them in a piping hot (450˚F) oven for 4-5 minutes or until crispy golden brown. I love pesto, a bit of fresh mozzarella, smokey bacon bits and a sprinkle of pine nuts and/or fresh herbs. Just brush them lightly with olive oil and top with your favorite pizza ingredients. But this is the REALLY cool thing they also make fabulous, super thin crust pizzas. Burritos, enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas. These flour tortillas will make any South-of-the-Border meal extraordinary. Voila! Once you take the first taste, you'll NEVER want pre-packaged tortillas again Ways to use these Homemade Flour Tortillas. 
Just portion the dough, give it a rest, then roll each piece nice and thin and give them a stint (one-two minutes!) in a medium-hot, dry pan. This helps relax the glutens, in order to make rolling the tortillas much easier. But whether you use a mixer or not, it's super important to give the dough a little rest after mixing and dividing the dough. You can also easily mix it together without a mixer (using a wooden spoon, sturdy spatula or Danish whisk), which is the way I usually make them. They're also EASY, super easy! If you have a mixer with a dough hook, you can have the dough made in less than five minutes.
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How to make flour tortillas from scratch - easier than you think! Because they keep well, they can be made in advance and warmed in the microwave or on the stovetop, just before serving. These homemade flour tortillas are tender, soft and flavorful. I LOVE the results, and I think you will too. They totally live up to their name - Best Ever Homemade Flour Tortillas! This time, with these flour tortillas, it's different. Definitely not thrilled enough to blog them - too dry, too sticky, too crisp, too bland, too soggy, too complicated. I've been trying out recipes for homemade flour tortillas for what seems like forever - but I've never been thrilled with any of them.
This recipe has been a long time in coming, years actually. These really are the best ever homemade flour tortillas, no one can believe how easy and delicious they are! They're perfect for enchiladas, soft tacos, burritos, quesadillas, wraps. For more information, see our privacy policy.
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