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How To Make Homemade Tortillas: It’s Easier Than You’d Think
The difference in the taste is undeniable but the process of making homemade tortillas can admittedly seem quite intimidating. The combination of ingredients seems simple enough and I’ve watched my Mexican in-laws perform this task with such natural ease, for dozens of us and many times over, but I…
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Mama Maria's Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 3/4 cup of hot water
- 3/4 cup of lard or shortening
Instructions
- Whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, baking soda & salt
- Add hot water and work with your hands until crumbles begin to form
- Add lard and knead well until combined
- Roll into balls and let sit for 15 minutes; covered by a damp towel
- Roll out with a rolling pin or use a tortilla press to flatten (We used both and suggest parchment paper on the press to keep the dough from sticking)
- Cook tortillas on a flat top or even better, a comal, until they begin to form bubbles/brown up