Homemade Tortillas
This recipe is for making homemade flour tortillas that are easy to make and delicious. The tortillas are made with all-purpose flour, warm water, and vegetable oil, and are cooked on a non-stick skillet until they puff up and develop brown spots. They can be served warm with a variety of toppings, such as beans, cheese, salsa, or guacamole.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the warm water and vegetable oil to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin, round tortilla shape.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds on each side, or until it starts to puff up and brown spots appear.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite toppings, such as beans, cheese, salsa, or guacamole.