How To Make Tortillas Soft And Stretchy

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How To Make Tortillas Soft And Stretchy

Now that we have a better understanding of what tortillas are, we can start to learn how to make tortillas soft and stretchy. The thing about tortillas is that store-bought ones tend to be hard and break apart once you fold them. This is likely because they are old and don't have a long shelf life! Before you can start making the masa though, you will need to gather the ingredients. For yellow corn tortillas, be sure to grab yellow corn flour. This flour is fine, just like white flour, and can be found in the baking section or Latin American section of your grocery store. In a large bowl, gather the basic ingredients which also includes baking soda, water, and lard or butter. Listed below are three things to consider when searching for how to make tortillas soft and stretchy.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Method Notes

Method

Not everyone likes to get their hands dirty and sticky, this is understandable. Although it is understandable, the mixture is hard to completely mold together with just a spoon or whisk. You will need to mold the dough with your hands frequently shifting pressure.
When looking into how to make tortillas soft and stretchy, it is important to find a fat. This is what will give your dough and tortillas flavor, while also adding in needed moisture. The extra moisture allows the dough and tortilla to be flexible.
Patience is key when making tortillas that are both flexible and soft. While it is true that the hotter a stovetop is, the quicker an item will cook, when the heat is too high you can burn and toast your tortillas. Instead of relying on high heat, put your stove top on low and carefully watch as the tortilla cooks and rises.

Notes

There are a few tips and tricks on how to make tortillas soft and stretchy that I can happily pass along to you! One tip and trick is to cook the tortillas on a stove top and flat plan that has room for a lid. If you have a lid, place the lid on top of the pan, this will increase the steam while cooking the tortilla.