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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free

    homemade tortillas

    Published: Jan 4, 2013 ยท Updated: Mar 7, 2017 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Homemade tortillas are infinitely better than store bought ones, both in taste and health

    Homemade tortillas are infinitely better than store bought ones, both in taste and health

    I loathe store-bought tortillas

    They really make me mad!

    There are a few brands that don't upset me with their ingredients lists, but the majority of them do.

    Why do they have to put preservatives or partially hydrogenated oils {trans fat} in them?

    Shouldn't a corn tortilla just be corn and water - maybe some lime juice or oil... {Don't get me started on flour tortillas!}

    If you're lucky enough to live by a Whole Foods, their tortillas don't make me want to throw them on the ground. Walmart used to carry a brand that I liked, but I can't find them in New Orleans.

    My solution {like it is for most things} is to just make my own.

    Homemade tortillas are infinitely better than store bought ones, both in taste and health

    Yes, I know sometimes I can be a bit of an overachiever and I know you don't have time to make everything from scratch, but homemade tortillas are 100% totally worth it; they taste exponentially better than store bought.

    I don't love corn tortillas; I prefer them in certain dishes {like this casserole, enchiladas, or tostadas}.

    But these are really good. Not too dry like the store-bought ones usually are.

    Before you skip this recipe, you should know that making your own tortillas is not as daunting as you might think it is.

    I'm not going to lie and tell you that it is the easiest thing in the world because it can take a little bit to get them right, but like I said before, it's totally worth it!

    You just need 3 ingredients, and you can get those three {or two if you skip the salt} ingredients anywhere - instant corn masa flour {see below for notes on where to buy}, salt, & water

    Then to make the tortillas you:

    Measure out the flour. Add some water. Stir. Roll into balls. Flatten into tortilla shapes {using a rolling pin or tortilla press}. Cook in a skillet or on a griddle. Eat immediately or you can keep the cooked tortillas in a zip top bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    I decided to take some step by step pics to help you out {see below}.

    Oh and corn tortillas are gluten-free {but make sure you buy a brand that specifies that it is made in a gluten free facility}

    Homemade Corn Tortillas

    Homemade tortillas are infinitely tastier than store bought ones
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups instant corn masa flour
    • ยผ teaspoon salt {optional}
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Stir together the corn flour and water.
    • Pour in the water and stir until completely combined.
    • Roll into 12 balls, and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
    • Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface and put one ball of dough onto plastic wrap. Top with another piece of plastic wrap, and using a rolling pin, roll out into a circle about 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
    • Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
    • Carefully peel the plastic wrap off of the tortilla and transfer the tortilla to a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
    • Cook for 45 seconds and flip. Cook another 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with a napkin to keep from drying out.
    • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
    • Use immediately or let cool completely and transfer to a zip top bag. Keep in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to one month. Reheat in a microwave, wrapped in a damp paper towel, for 30-45 seconds. Or reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20-30 seconds per side.

    Notes

    *You can find the instant corn masa flour at grocery stores in the ethnic section or online.
    *I think it's easier to use a tortilla press, but you can totally do these without one! Half of my tortillas were rolled out and the other half were flattened with a tortilla press. They taste just as good either way
    *Also tasty if you add a few teaspoons of fresh squeezed lime juice to a measuring cup then fill the rest with water to make one cup.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Step by step photos to make homemade tortillas that are infinitely better than store bought ones, both in taste and health

    This recipe was shared on Eat at Home's Ingredient Spotlight: Tortillas

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Meme

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    1. Jason @ Cook Train Eat Race says

      January 04, 2013 at 8:18 pm

      Thank you very much for making these statements. I couldn't agree with you anymore than. Do. I started making my own tortillas about a year ago. First with whole wheat flour, water and salt. Now I use masa haring because I have chosen to go wheat free. They taste better and take no time at all to make.

      I will also say the same goes for granola. I don't I dear stand the oil in granola. What is the point?

      Anyway, just wanted to stop by and not go. A rant bout today's list of ngredients I food.

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      • memeinge says

        January 10, 2013 at 10:50 pm

        I completely agree with you! I've been making both whole wheat flour & corn tortillas and they are both so much better than store bought.
        Same goes for granola! I hate all the added oil and sugar in the store bought ones, too!!

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