Forget shop-bought and try homemade tortillas. They'll store for two days, or you can freeze them to use later. They're perfect for wraps
- 250g plain flour (plus a little more for dusting)
- 150g warm water
- 2 tbsp vegetable (/olive oil/butter/lard/margarine) oil
- ½ tsp fine salt
Step 1
Combine the flour, vegetable oil and salt in a bowl. Pour over 150ml warm water and knead to bring the mixture together. Remove from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured work surface for around 5 mins until you make a soft, smooth ball of dough. Cover with a clean tea towel and rest for at least 15 mins before rolling out.
Step 2
Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces (about 75g each). Roll out each ball of dough as thinly as possible on a floured work surface. They should make rounds about 20 cm wide, 2mm thick.
Step 3
Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the tortillas for 1–2 mins on each side until golden brown and toasted. Wrap them in foil and cover in a tea towel to keep warm, while you cook the rest. Keeps for two days well wrapped, or cool, wrap and freeze for up to three months.
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