Grandma’s Secret Homemade Tortilla Recipe: Flaky, Soft, and Full of Love 🌟

Introduction

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh homemade tortillas wafting through your kitchen—warm, toasty, and brimming with nostalgia. In this ultimate guide, you’ll learn my family’s generations-old homemade tortilla recipe, perfected over 50 years. Whether you’re pairing them with tacos, enchiladas, or enjoying them solo, these tortillas are soft, flaky, and 100% free of preservatives. Let’s get rolling!

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Why Homemade Tortillas Beat Store-Bought

• Health: No hydrogenated oils or additives.
• Taste: Fresher, richer flavor with simple ingredients.
• Cost: 0.10pertortillavs.0.10pertortillavs.0.50 store-bought.
  

Ingredients You’ll Need for Homemade Tortilla Recipe

• Flour: All-purpose or masa harina (Amazon’s bestseller).
• Fat: Lard (traditional) or coconut oil (vegan swap).
• Salt & Water: Filtered water for best texture.

Step-by-Step Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup lard (or coconut oil)
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Mix: Cut lard into flour until crumbly.
2. Knead: Add water slowly, knead 5 mins until smooth.
3. Rest: Cover dough 30 mins (critical for elasticity).
4. Roll: Divide into 8 balls, roll into 6” circles.
5. Cook: 1-2 mins per side on hot skillet until golden spots form.

Pro Tips

• Keep Dough Covered: Prevents drying.
• Cast Iron Skillet: Ensures even heat (link to Lodge skillet).
• Reheating Hack: Wrap in damp cloth + microwave 10 sec.

Troubleshooting

• Dough Too Sticky? Add flour 1 tsp at a time.
• Tortillas Not Puffing? Skillet isn’t hot enough.
• Tearing? Let dough rest longer.

Creative Uses

1. Breakfast Tacos: Eggs, avocado, salsa.
2. Cinnamon Sugar Crisps: Brush with butter, bake 5 mins.
3. Quesadillas: Melt cheese + leftover chicken.