Homemade Flour Tortillas

I have a confession to make.  Are you ready?  This is the first time I have made homemade tortillas!  Okay, I feel much better.  What a mistake that was to wait so long!  The only time I have ever had fresh tortillas is at one of my favorite restaurants Costa Vida.  I love the thick, chewy texture of them, but I just have never gotten around to making my own until now.  I can't say I will always make them fresh from now on, because the rolling part does take a little bit of time, but if I have time for fresh, I will not hesitate to make these again.  I think this is a great recipe to have on hand!  Try it & let me know how you like it!

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Recipe from The Urban Spork & re-written by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 Tbsp shortening
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2/3-3/4 cup very warm tap water

1. In a food processor or good blender, blend the flour, shortening & salt until the shortening is finely ground into the flour & there are no chunks.  Pulse as necessary.
2. Slowly add water to running food processor until dough balls up & there are no dry parts.  I ended up using the whole 3/4 cup.
3. Empty dough onto a lightly floured surface & gently knead until it the dough is smooth.  About 2 minutes.
4. Cut dough into 12 pieces, shape into balls, cover & let rest for 30 minutes.
5. Lightly dust work surface & rolling pin.  Roll each ball as thin as you can into a circle.  Repeat with each ball, lightly overlapping & covering the tortillas as you go.
6. Using a griddle at 400ºF or a hot skillet, brown each side of the tortilla.  About 45 seconds each.  When it bubbles & puffs up, it's time to flip it over.  Do not over-cook or they will be dry & crisp.

*Makes 12 (7") Tortillas

I have a confession to make.  Are you ready?  This is the first time I have made homemade tortillas!  Okay, I feel much better.  What a mistake that was to wait so long!  The only time I have ever had fresh tortillas is at one of my favorite restaurants Costa Vida.  I love the thick, chewy texture of them, but I just have never gotten around to making my own until now.  I can't say I will always make them fresh from now on, because the rolling part does take a little bit of time, but if I have time for fresh, I will not hesitate to make these again.  I think this is a great recipe to have on hand!  Try it & let me know how you like it!

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Recipe from The Urban Spork & re-written by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 Tbsp shortening
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2/3-3/4 cup very warm tap water

1. In a food processor or good blender, blend the flour, shortening & salt until the shortening is finely ground into the flour & there are no chunks.  Pulse as necessary.
2. Slowly add water to running food processor until dough balls up & there are no dry parts.  I ended up using the whole 3/4 cup.
3. Empty dough onto a lightly floured surface & gently knead until it the dough is smooth.  About 2 minutes.
4. Cut dough into 12 pieces, shape into balls, cover & let rest for 30 minutes.
5. Lightly dust work surface & rolling pin.  Roll each ball as thin as you can into a circle.  Repeat with each ball, lightly overlapping & covering the tortillas as you go.
6. Using a griddle at 400ºF or a hot skillet, brown each side of the tortilla.  About 45 seconds each.  When it bubbles & puffs up, it's time to flip it over.  Do not over-cook or they will be dry & crisp.

*Makes 12 (7") Tortillas