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    Home » Tortillas

    Tortillas

    corn and flour tortilla recipes

    I've been on a homemade tortilla quest for years and this category has all the tortilla recipes you'll need to get you started.  The best way to start is to buy some Masa Harina and make some Homemade Corn Tortillas.

    Flour Tortillas Made With Bacon Fat

    January 16, 2019 By Patrick 42 Comments

    Flour tortilla after cooking for 2 minutes.

    In addition to queries about Mexican oregano, one of the most common questions I get on the site involves the universally loved bacon: Can I use the leftover bacon drippings to make flour tortillas?   Up until last week my response was always a bit cautious, as if those tortillas would be second rate to our...

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    Corn Tortillas Made With White Olotillo Corn

    July 11, 2018 By Patrick 16 Comments

    Here's the recipe for a recent batch of homemade corn tortillas I made using some White Olotillo Corn. I used a food processor to grind the corn down and added in some Masa Harina to get the right consistency. mexicanplease.com

    One of the surprise benefits of putting a blog out there in the world is the way it accelerates my own learning.  These White Olotillo Corn Tortillas are the perfect example of that phenomenon. They're probably the most rewarding tortillas I've ever made at home, so if you ever find yourself disappointed with your local...

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    Baked Tortilla Chips

    June 13, 2018 By Patrick 3 Comments

    This is the easiest way to make a batch of Baked Tortilla Chips. I like them best when the edges are crispy but the middle is still slightly chewy, i.e. don't cook them too long! mexicanplease.com

    Here's the easiest way to make a crispy batch of Baked Tortilla Chips. They are lightning quick to whip up and they come with all sorts of leeway for seasoning.  I'll put an option for some Pepita seasoning down below, but even if you serve these up with a simple sprinkling of salt there's a...

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    Flour Tortillas Made With Olive Oil

    November 21, 2017 By Patrick 41 Comments

    Flour tortillas are so easy to make at home! You probably already have these ingredients on hand as this version uses olive oil instead of lard. So good! mexicanplease.com

    It's true, authentic flour tortillas are typically made using lard.  We have a recipe for those homemade flour tortillas here and they use a batch of this home-rendered lard. But there are many of you out there who won't go near that recipe because, well, it uses lard! Luckily you can still make an incredible...

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    Corn Tortillas Using Homemade Masa Dough

    September 1, 2017 By Patrick 20 Comments

    We're using some fresh masa to make a delicious batch of homemade corn tortillas! We also added some masa harina to make the dough easier to work with. mexicanplease.com

    Okay, it's time for some homemade corn tortillas.  Sound good? Of course, that's assuming you have a bowl of masa dough waiting patiently on the counter. Corn Tortillas From Masa Dough You can check here for our latest post on how to make masa from scratch.   It's surprisingly easy and worth looking into if...

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    Homemade Masa Dough Using Yellow Field Corn

    August 28, 2017 By Patrick 119 Comments

    This masa dough is a great starting point for homemade corn tortillas, tamales, and pupusas. We're taking a shortcut by using a food processor to grind the corn and so far the results are fantastic! mexicanplease.com

    Thus begins the quest for some homemade masa dough that will hopefully lead to mind-bending corn tortillas, tamales, and maybe even some pupusas. We're taking some shortcuts here to prove that the process is accessible to anyone willing to give it a try, and so far the results are off the charts. Homemade Masa Dough...

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    Homemade Chipotle Flavored Flour Tortillas

    December 23, 2015 By Patrick 2 Comments

    two versions of chipotle flavored tortillas wide shot

    The homemade flour tortillas from this recent post work great when they are acting as a supporting player in your meal. When you have a dominant sauce/salsa providing most of the flavor then you usually don’t need any competing flavors from the tortilla. But you are busy right? It’s not easy to find time to make Mexican masterpieces...

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    Homemade Flour Tortillas Done Right

    December 10, 2015 By Patrick 127 Comments

    homemade flour tortillas one rolled up

    Quickly scan this ingredient list: Bleached wheat flour, interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, sugar, sodium acid pyrophosphate, calcium propionate, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, monoglycerides, enzymes, sodium stearoyl lactylate, wheat starch, sodium metabisulfate. When combined, these ingredients will make: A)  cement B)  barbiturates laced with bleached flour C)...

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    Did You Say Homemade Lard?!

    November 27, 2015 By Patrick 59 Comments

    Mason jar of lard

    Rendering your own lard is super easy and you'll get a significant bump in quality compared to store-bought lard.  If you're new to this technique please consider giving it a go! Refried beans, flour tortillas, tamales...they all have a secret ingredient in common that makes them taste Mexican.   What is it? Yup, it's lard....

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