4 Ingredient Tortillas that Taste Authentic
Tired of over-spending for tortillas at the store or failing at making them at home? This super easy tortilla recipe is the happy middle ground. They're super easy to make, quick to finish, turn out great, and taste oh-so-good!
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour (half white and half whole wheat works well)
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 2/3 cups very hot water
- 1/4 cup oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together flour and salt.
- Add water and oil. Note: the water should be as hot as your fingers can handle, but shouldn't be boiling--this is the crucialto making these tortillas!
- Mix the dough together first using a spoon until a soft dough forms and then switch to your hands. (If the dough is too sticky add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time or if it's too dry add water 1 teaspoon at a time) The consistency should be that of a soft play-doh.
- Remove dough to a floured surface and knead with your hands 10 times, or until it's smooth all over.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion in flour and flatten to the shape of a hockey puck. Cover with a towel to keep them from drying out while you roll.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. (I like to use an electric skillet, but it isn't necessary).
- Roll tortilla dough into an 8-inch circle (about the size of a small dinner plate). The trick to rolling it into a circle is to always roll from the center out and be sure your rolling pin always goes off the edge so you don't get thick edges.
- Cook tortilla for about 1 minute and then flip it once and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds. (I like to roll and cook at the same time, so I'm done sooner.
Notes
This recipe was adapted from Just a Taste. If you want to catch my class that I taught live, you can find it in our Facebook Group HERE