Homemade Tortillas Recipe

Name: Homemade Tortillas
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: cornmeal: 100g; water: 150g; salt: 5g

cornmeal water salt vegetarian

Homemade tortillas are a fresh and delicious alternative to store-bought varieties and can be used in a range of dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or simply served with butter and salt as a snack. They provide a soft and flexible texture that enhances any dish.

🌎 Mexican: Side Dish

🔥 Calories 120kcal
🍗 Protein 3g
🍚 Carbs 25g
🧈 Fat 1.5g

🥗 Ingredients:

cornmeal (100g)
water (150g)
salt (5g)

🍳 How to cook (8 servings):

Cooking Time: 10 minutesPreperation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

- 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 3/4 cup water - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

Stir in the water and vegetable oil. Mix until the dough comes together.

Step 3: Knead the Dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4: Divide the Dough

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a ball.

Step 5: Roll Out the Tortillas

On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a thin circle, about 7 to 8 inches in diameter.

Step 6: Cook the Tortillas

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side, until lightly browned and cooked through.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

These tortillas are low in fat and do not contain any artificial preservatives or additives typically found in store-bought versions. They provide a good source of carbohydrates.