by
Morwen
This recipe was given to us by a Mexican family ages ago. Like ages ago! I make them fairly regularly, and since we have such a large family, I make a lot each time!! Each cup of Flour makes 4 tortillas. Below are the recipes for a 1 cup batch (4 tortillas) and a 8 cup batch (32 tortillas) which is what I usually make.
4 Tortilla Batch
1 cup Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1 TBSP Oil
1/3 cup Warm Water
32 Tortilla Batch
8 cups Flour
2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Oil
2 2/3 cups Warm Water
Measure Flour and Salt. Stir together. Add Oil. Cut into Flour mixture. Add Water, mix thoroughly. Turn your skillets on to a medium heat. THEY MUST PRE-HEAT. Divide into the proper amount, knead (like you would with rolls) each ball of dough a few times before lining them up on a lightly floured counter. Roll out on a floured surface and cook at for approx. 1 minute on each side.
Note: I don't know exactly how long they are cooked, I just know that I can roll out a whole tortilla while one side cooks.
I also though I would share with you the music I enjoy listening to while I make them. This collection last me through the entire making process of a 32 Tortilla Batch. It is affectionately called "Morwen's Tortilla Music".