Description
Handcrafted flour tortillas bring pure comfort straight from your kitchen, wrapping up warmth and tradition in each delicate circle. Warm griddle, simple ingredients, and loving kneading create these tender classics that elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2½ cups whole spelt flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup olive oil
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix 2½ cups spelt flour with 1 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour ½ cup olive oil into the flour mixture, using a fork to create a crumbly texture throughout the ingredients.
- Slowly incorporate warm water, adding small amounts until the dough forms a cohesive ball, kneading gently with your hands.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, rolling each piece between your palms to create smooth, uniform balls.
- Place each ball on a lightly floured surface and press down gently, forming rough 3-inch disks.
- Cover the disks with plastic wrap and allow them to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, which helps relax the gluten.
- Heat a cast iron skillet to 375°F, lightly coating the surface with cooking spray.
- Roll out each disk on a floured surface, stretching it to an 8-inch diameter with smooth, even strokes.
- Carefully transfer the thin tortilla to the hot skillet, letting it cook for 30-45 seconds until small bubbles emerge.
- Flip the tortilla using tongs and cook the opposite side for an additional 30 seconds until light golden spots appear.
- Transfer the finished tortilla to a clean kitchen towel, covering to keep warm and soft.
- Repeat the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough balls, maintaining consistent heat and timing.
Notes
- Rest the dough to let the gluten relax, which helps create softer, more pliable tortillas.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best heat distribution and delicious browning.
- Roll the dough extremely thin to get authentic, flexible tortillas that won’t be tough or chewy.
- Keep tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel or tortilla warmer after cooking to maintain their softness and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes to 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg