Flour Tortillas
Recipe: #9211
April 23, 2013
Categories: Breads, Mexican, Southwest, Cinco de Mayo, No Eggs, Sugar-Free, Flour, Flatbread, more
"Adapted from a recipe in Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking by Elena Zelayeta."
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (71 g)
- Calories 228.6
- Total Fat - 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.4 g
- Cholesterol - 8.1 mg
- Sodium - 389.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 31.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 0.1 g
- Protein - 4.3 g
- Calcium - 7.1 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Mix together lard, salt, and flour with a pastry cutter or food processor until lard is incorporated.
Step 2
Add water a bit at a time and knead into a smooth dough.
Step 3
Divide dough into 6 pieces, roll into a ball, and let sit for 30 minutes under a towel or plastic wrap.
Step 4
Place dough ball on a piece of waxed paper, flatten slightly, then top with another piece of paper and slightly flattened dough ball.
Step 5
Roll dough this way, 2 pieces at a time into 8 inch circles.
Step 6
Cook tortillas for a couple of minutes on an ungreased comal or cast iron skillet; avoid breaking any bubbles and lightly brown each side.
Step 7
Allow to cool then store in a ziplock bag until needed.
Tips
- Waxed paper
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use lard that has been chilled to ensure it is solid when mixing with the other ingredients.
- If using shortening, use a vegetable-based shortening instead of butter or margarine.
- Substitute coconut oil for lard to make the tortillas vegan. This substitution will make the tortillas suitable for vegans and those who are avoiding animal-based products in their diet.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour to make the tortillas more nutrient-dense. This substitution will make the tortillas higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthier option.
Whole Wheat Tortillas Replace the all purpose flour with 2 cups of whole wheat flour and follow the same instructions.
Oat Flour Tortillas Replace the all purpose flour with 2 cups of oat flour and follow the same instructions.
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FAQ
Q: How do I know when the tortillas are done cooking?
A: The tortillas should be lightly browned on each side and the bubbles should be cooked through. To test, press lightly on the tortilla with a spatula. If it feels firm, it is done.
Q: How long should I cook the tortillas?
A: Generally, the tortillas should be cooked for 1-2 minutes per side over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the tortillas will burn quickly, so adjust the heat as needed.
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Fun facts:
The lard used in this recipe is a traditional Mexican ingredient, and was a favorite of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
The technique of rolling out the dough between two pieces of waxed paper is a method that has been used in Mexican cooking since the early 20th century.