Homemade Flour Tortillas

[@joyceterra2265]

My favorite tortilla story. My husband worked with a group of Hispanic people. Everyday they brought tortilla dough to work and cooked them fresh. He fell in love with them and asked if I would make some. So I found a recipe and jumped in. I made several dozen and had them stacked up when he got home from work. We were both excited about them. They looked so good. He bumped the stove and a couple stacks fell over and hit the floor. They shattered like fine China. Lol. We laughed till our sides hurt. We soon after moved to Guadalupe CA. It is predominately a Hispanic town. Great people and neighbors. Once settled, I decided to try again. Lol I looked like the pillsbury dough boy. I had flour from one end of that kitchen to the other. It looked like a flour explosion had taken place. The doorbell rang and the lady across the street came over to introduce herself. She took one look at the kitchen and asked what I was making. I told her tortillas. She went to the kitchen, cleaned it up, pinched my dough and told me to roll it into small balls with oiled hands. She then proceeded to make them all in just a few minutes. They turned out great. I made homemade bread daily. My neighbor made tortillas daily. She never had luck with bread, so we made a deal. I made her a couple of loaves each day and she made me a couple of dozen tortillas daily. A win, win. I have since learned how and loved them.

[@mrs.bissonnette7498]

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[@janiesoito4494]

Before I met my husband, he lived in a labor camp and learned to use a piece of broom stick to roll out the tortillas. He got them nice and thin. I can roll out beautiful pie crust with a rolling pin but I can't get tortillas to roll out to a decent size. They keep shrinking. My husband couldn't roll pie dough for anything. He just had a sticky mess. Guess we had our own talents. We used to make beef and bean burritos. He grabbed two out of the freezer every morning and placed them on the exhaust manifold of his tractor. He had a hot lunch at noon. Our kids grew up on peanut butter and jam wrapped up in a tortilla. 😊

[@cynthiafisher9907]

They keep shrinking because of the gluten. You need to let the dough rest a few minutes after making the balls so the gluten relaxes.

[@janiesoito4494]

@cynthiafisher9907 I make the balls the night before and keep them in the fridge.

[@leticiavasquez3901]

I just love watching you guys, you guys are too cute.

[@joyceterra2265]

As kids, it was our favorite after school snack. We would heat then over the stove burner, spread them with butter and salt, roll and enjoy.

[@janiesoito4494]

@joyceterra2265 My husband always heated them on the gas burner.

[@mariaejasso5115]

The best way to try freshly made flour tortillas is with butter. Yummy. You two are so cute.

[@vidareich80]

I finally found success with the recipe from 1870's Homestead KZbin. I use soft white wheat flour(home ground) instead of all purpose flour now. Also have found using a small pastry rolling pin gets them thinner than when I used a regular rolling pin. Like how you used an electric griddle. Will have to try it.

[@molliebrandon625]

Ok! The tortillas looked wonderful and I wish I had a dozen of them! The thing I love the most about this video is the interaction of you two! Y’all are just too cute!! Keep it up and thank you !

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! Jim

[@kathygarner419]

Pam and Jim: I just love the way you two kid one another. Of course homemade is always better. Store purchased flour tortillas don't contain any love, like homemade food does.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree, but in between, store-bought works for me. Jim

[@loydacoulombe1397]

I am Hispanic and both my Parents are from New Mexico. There were 11 of us at home and tortillas were our "bread". We made them 3x a day. I have been making them for 55 or so years. We started very young! I have taught all of our Daughters how to make them and now they are teaching their kids. Now that there is just the 2 of us, I have learned to make just 4. I broke in a comal for our Daughters to take with them when they left home. I have special Bolillos I use only for my tortillas.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I think it is great are passing on the tortilla-making tradition. Jim

[@kimkreate]

pam and jim, you two are adorable! thanks for this easy tortilla recipe! Be Blessed :)

[@rslooby6130]

It's amazing to think that every culture has a version of Flatbread and some type of sandwich.

[@JoanWakefield]

I have never learned to make my tortillas round, for years I would use a plate and cut them round before cooking them. One day one of the farm workers caught me making tortillas, he said do worry if they aren't round, they don't go down rolling anyway. 😂😂

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I love that! They will still be delicious. Jim

[@jujubee7351]

You two are so cute together! I chuckled when you got flour on him with both hands. Think I’ll try these one day soon !

[@CherylAnderson327]

Love the music!!!

[@BlueRidgeVirginia]

Perfectly 'homemade' tortillas....great to have at-the-ready for all of those home-canned jars of Chipotle Beef and Taco Beef fillings! You guys are adorable. Thanks for the smiles! ♥

[@bonnie5601]

THANK YOU Pam and Jim for this recipe! I recently purchased, on sale, a Frigidaire pizza maker for only $24 and it’s the perfect size to cook tortillas!

[@ram1brn]

just use a skillet on medium heat pizza maker would be to hot

[@sandisherck4636]

These are a better alternative to store bought bread, that has so many additives.

[@audreylopez3851]

You two are such an adorable couple. There's nothing like homemade torts. There's a longstanding term that we have used in my house, where we have lived for over 40 years, that we call, "Tortilla Flats" 😆 🤣

[@elainek7157]

Love watching you guys in the kitchen 😄 No pressure Jim❤️

[@mrs.bissonnette7498]

Pam your recipe reminds me of my Aunt Alice’s and her tortillas. I loved watching her make them as a child. They were the best. This should encourage me to make some from scratch as it’s been a few years. I’m giggling at the two of you. You’re so fun and knowledgeable. I’m going to try this recipe with low carb flour to see if they’ll turn out. Thanks so much. Great recipes and happy memories. 💝

[@danniemcdonald7675]

I want to make tortillas!😊 Thanks for some easy-to-follow instructions.

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

Great video, thanks! I've found that once they're cool, there's not a need for parchment paper between them when storing. Mine don't stick together. Love homemade tortillas! 😊

[@adiane-vd2kn]

Love it! Thank you so much, and I can't wait to try this out!

[@BiteMe-lz8th]

My mouth is watering watching!!! Looks fantastic, I will make this recepie this weekend! Thank you Pam & Jim❤

[@marygrott8095]

For some reason, I've always ben intimated to try making tortillas. I think my hesitation is in trying to roll them out properly. But I won't know unless I try, and the only way to.learn is to try it! Thanks for the encouragement Pam!

[@ram1brn]

they dont have to be "round"

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you.😊

[@meripederson8379]

Thank you! I've been wanting to make some but lost our recipe we had for them❤

[@SilverHair_1999]

Thank you for this video! I love watching you two together. I can just feel the love you have for each other 🥰♥️ very inspiring.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoy our videos! Jim

[@kipclairday1431]

I use avocado oil ..🎄 works great

[@mayhembeading3737]

Thank you! You and Jim are a really funny couple. I have a thing about hearing chewing- normally it is like nails on a chalkboard but I kind of like hearing your chewing in the videos. The chewing makes me really want to try the recipe. But, really glad to know it's better than homemade.

[@kathydills4050]

All you need is refried beans and spoonful of canned salsa yum thanks for sharing.

[@alpetterson9452]

Excellent video. You mean I can make tortillas myself! I didn't even know I wanted to do that but I do.

[@stephencameron1709]

Loved this video! You two are so funny! Great tutorial. Val C ❤️🙏🏻

[@troseterrell]

Thank you for this video! I think this tortilla recipe looks very doable. I love watching you two…

[@leannbarrick1550]

You guys are the best. I'll try these.

[@auswindall]

I look so forward to watching !

[@MargeretSmith-nv2vd]

Tasty and healthy❤❤for a beautiful couple who radiates their Love for each other and the audience. 🎉🎉

[@candybuchanan3]

Lovely, simple recipe. We use a LOT of tortillas and this recipe will definitely reduce our need for store bought. Especially since the cost is climbing. Great video,enjoyed it very much.

[@karencovington9960]

Thanks for the recipe! I am going to try these. I have fresh rendered lard that I did from a half pig that I purchased from a local farmer. Can’t wait to see how they turn out.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for watching our video. Let us know how it turns out. Jim

[@Icewing10]

Just attempted to make them and they are lovely.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great!! Jim

[@joyceterra2265]

❤ This was fun to watch. You and Jim are so fun. He is such a tease. Loved watching the interaction. Made me chuckle.

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

I have been wanting to make flour tortillas just haven’t done so yet. So I had to watch this. Now I have a recipe. But oh I love to see the two of you together. What a wonderful couple.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We are so glad you are trying out the recipe! Jim

[@zettal2316]

I tried the King Arthur flour, awesome outcomes Thank you! And Thank you for sharing your information and Wisdom. God Bless!

[@conniebrister7229]

I'm a bit of a control freak myself. Love Rose red.

[@mary1973tx]

Jim is just the best 🙂🌻

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! Jim

[@louiselill1528]

Been meaning to make this since this time last year so now I will it's so easy and alot cheap to make. Jim I think you don't like to live on the danger side when it comes to Pam 😂

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

I am going to make these. I love the interaction that you and Jim have. So loving.❤

[@coffeefirstthenspeak6467]

you guys are adorable!!! love this..I tried homade once, they came out ok, but thankful for the vidoe, it shows me a few mistakes I made with the first one :) Merry Christmas !!

[@mariehud7382]

I love these and will be making as soon as I get lard because I know that many of the really good tortillas are made with lard. It’s yummy. Love you both ❤️❤️❤️

[@skim9251]

Coconut oil works great, too, in my family's opinion.

[@lynsmith2698]

Awww love you two. Great videos, I make tortillas quite often but I will give your recipe a try, the dough looks softer than mine does. 🇨🇦🌷💖

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We hope you enjoy the recipe! Let us know how it works for you. Jim

[@connieparker8896]

I’m so glad you showed how to roll these out, the ones at the store are way to thick for chicken enchiladas to make at home, even burritos they are way to thick, I so appreciate your video, Thank you, and you guys are so funny…..

[@ram1brn]

Im from Az and currently live in NM we dont make them like that we do not use baking powder . 2 cups flour 1 tea salt 1/3 cup lard butter shortening which ever you have and warm water the water may and will vary depending on time of year .

[@mrs.bissonnette7498]

My family always did in AZ.

[@NicoleMajor-u2p]

The sweetest homemade old couple really 😊 thank for the nice simple recipe for preparedness Nicole Quebec Canada xox canada economie is going down fast........

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Jim

[@jeanettesjourney9147]

That was so great watching you two be so silly. My hubby calls himself a tortilla cannibal. lol. God bless you both. :)

[@Junzar56]

I would love to see you make Lefse! The first time I ate a flour tortilla I said. “this Lefse tastes weird!” The look the same, but Lefse is made with potatoes and cream in it, and you roll it out so thin that you need to roll it onto a flat stick before putting it on the griddle. It’s interesting to see how many cultures have a flat bread !

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Lefse sounds like a delicious, interesting bread! Jim

[@beatricealcaraz5799]

They look delicious thank you for sharing your both so cute .

[@karenclark1419]

Thank You!!

[@debbiemoore4228]

Awesome Pam & Jim TY. What about veggies powder in the recipe. Could you do a video on Corn tortillas? Especially since we now need food that warms our bodies ? ? 💞🌻🦋

[@txgal]

Add Hot sauce to that warm cheesy tortilla. Yummmm.

[@GrandmomZoo]

😊

[@patlovato4073]

U two are sooo adorable!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! Jim

[@nitavanmeer]

Yummy. corn ones next?

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

If you search their channel, she has a whole series on corn, all the way from making the masa from scratch to making corn tortillas...tamales, etc...yum!

[@pamharkins4601]

You two are funny, ❤ cute, I guess you can freeze them too.

[@uffda]

You should make Norwegian Lefse sometime. It’s a potato based flat bread similar to a tortilla. Another great fiat bread is seed bread - very easy.

[@naomimartinez9385]

Have you tried to make a type of fry bread with that recipe? The two changes are to cut the fat in half and deep fry the bread. You can either leave them as a savory bread and are amazing with pinto beans, or you can sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (Sopaipilla).

[@deeT02]

I LOVE fry bread ❤

[@kstewart3901]

I have tried for years to find a tortilla recipe with which I can get good, consistent results. I'll be trying this one soon, will let you know how it goes.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Let me know how it turns out! Jim

[@mariaowen3425]

Just an idea- keep a wet towel to use to grab the next paper- I know it is for yourself- just so germs don’t spread or grow on the food

[@ondamasters1422]

Love it, 😂you two are hilarious

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@uffda]

You should make Norwegian Lefse sometime. It’s a potato based flat bread similar to a tortilla.

[@joyceterra2265]

@@uffda I learned to make it when we moved to Minnesota. My husband loves them, as do I.

[@donniechance4682]

if you make them all time it would be worth getting a tortillas press.

[@skim9251]

Yes, once you eat a real homemade tortilla, you can never go back to store bought! The store bought tortillas even have an odd smell, in my family's opinion. If you want to keep them kosher, you can use solid coconut oil in place of the lard. My husband uses olive oil, and they are still very tender. Now, what I still need to perfect is keeping them round. I call mine "amoeba tortillas." Once you roll them into a burrito shape, though, you can't tell the difference. 😂

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You’re right, they have a unique flavor! Jim

[@MaryRobinette-k6n]

Could you direct me? First of all I love your channel. You are my go to when I'm doing my fall canning. I know this video is about tortillas, but I'm trying to find a previous video where you canned one of your soups that you said your children loved when they were home. I wanted to can some for my older grandchildren for Christmas, but can't find that video. Could you help me with my dilemma?

[@chimilewski]

You two are SO damn cute together! I can feel the ❤😂! Fantastic recipe, by the way!

[@marydrummond6152]

You two are sooo darn cute!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@uffda]

Loved the flirting at the end. 💕

[@luci8784]

You may think your a control freak but one we all love and your our's❤❤❤

[@judywhite1344]

Loved this video! Thank you! Do they freeze well? Would you freeze them in ziplock bags?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We have some in our freezer. Jim

[@CherylAnderson327]

Can you use home ground whole wheat.

[@suesmith4325]

Rolling out tortillas is no small feat.Too much for my old arms. I bought a tortilla press. I can really tell a difference between home made and store bought. Big difference. Home made is so much better.

[@Rebecca-r7h]

I saw a tortilla press in store but thought it was frivolous. Since my hand rolled ones aren't perfectly round, I will buy the press and try it. But I love having tortillas on hand. My grandkids call them roll-ups. They love plain cheese or Nutella or melted butter sprinkled with cinnamon.

[@suesmith4325]

@@Rebecca-r7h Get a metal one. The plastic ones just don't hold up.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree, a tortilla press makes a big difference! Jim

[@janetf3587]

Love your videos! I watched this one twice...how much lard?

[@Rebecca-r7h]

1/2 cup

[@janetf3587]

@Rebecca-r7h thanks!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It is the Details, under the Description. Jim

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

I love your new shorter intro to your videos!

[@Wild3Kat]

Love your videos! Would this work with other types of flour, Like whole wheat flour? (From the store?)

[@deeT02]

I'm going to try gluten free

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It should, but maybe you could find a recipe with whole wheat flour and see if there are differences in making it and the ingredients. Jim

[@amiready505]

I make tortillas with whole wheat flour all the time and they work just fine.

[@Inga464]

Rose thank you for this video. What brand of griddle is that which you are using?

[@karenkingrey6142]

Hi Miss Pam I was wondering if you have made corn tortillas? They are my absolute favorite and have never been successful at making them! (I’ve only tried twice, but clearly I don’t know what I’m doing! lol)

[@janbrewington7771]

Do you have to use the baking powder?

[@ram1brn]

no here in NM and Old Mexico they do not use any levining

[@janbrewington7771]

@ thank you. Don’t like puffy tortillas.

[@virginiadaneke2362]

​@@janbrewington7771 They will still puff in the pan but deflate immediately when off heat. I never use baking powder for these and don't see a need.

[@cathysims6511]

Can you make it without the salt if you are on a salt restriction?

[@b3thamphetamine]

I'm not your doctor, but I want to warn you that, yes, you can make bread products without salt, but they will be sad and flavorless. I think double checking with your doctor is a good idea, and if you can, maybe halve the amount of salt in the recipe and try to reduce elsewhere in your diet. They are going to taste horrid without any salt at all.

[@natviolen4021]

Yes, you can make bread without salt. And if you eat it with something spicy, the boring taste won't matter that much. The consistency will differ a little, too as salt supports gluten development. I had a look at the recipe and assume that ordinary table salt was used. Half a tsp would be 2,5 g, which gives about 0,4g pr tortilla. That should be fine for a salt restricted diet which allows 5g pr day

[@ram1brn]

yes

[@cathysims6511]

Unfortunately my mom has heart and kidney issues and can only have 1500 mg per day. We make as much from scratch as we can. The Taco Bell brand has a hard shell with 0 sodium, but it’s been hard to find a 0 or low sodium brand of tortilla.

[@natviolen4021]

@@cathysims6511 1500 mg sodium equals 4g salt. That's doable if you read nutrition labels carefully and avoid processed food as much as you can. I am on salt restriction myself and can effortless keep my consumption below 5g. Storebought bread with max 1% salt, very little deli meat, no boxed food, very little take out, "problematic" food and the occasional sin in small portions. Conversion formulas for nutrition labels and recipes: salt g = sodium mg * 2,54 / 1000 sodium mg = salt g / 2,54 * 1000 All the best wishes for your mom.

[@novampires223]

I have painful shoulders, would a pasta roller work to roll them out?

[@tammyjones3315]

Will almond flour work?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Find a recipe and check it out. There maybe some differences in ingredients and processes. Lets us know. Jim

[@louanngraham185]

How much in advance can you make these? Could you make the dough and then fry them the next day?

[@JaniceCrowell]

Would I need to adapt the recipe if I use home ground hard red wheat?

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I would think you would need to use less flour and maybe let the balls rest longer before rolling out, but I haven’t tried it. Maybe make a few batches and come back and let us know what you learned?

[@heath1301-s8s]

I used soft white wheat and increased to 2C. I also increased the water too 1C

[@sherib.6698]

How long do you feel lard lasts? I have heard a few years and also forever

[@virginiadaneke2362]

I know it lasts at least a year at room temp even if the package is opened.

[@cherylb.9766]

Good morning! How long can you store them in the fridge? Thanks!

[@virginiadaneke2362]

I can store them about a month in the fridge and never use parchment between them.

[@monasoliz6972]

Mam I didn’t see the link for the plastic coverings those look useful can you put the link.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

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[@monasoliz6972]

⁠@@RoseRedHomesteadthank you❤️Made your tortillas for breakfast they were awesome.I have been trying new recipes I have always bought the pre made tortilla mix in the past but it is just too expensive now. I tried the one where you use evaporated milk and flour but I wasn’t happy with mine the lady that made them hers were perfect I felt like mine were raw in places. But yours were so good.

[@tamarabyrd8802]

Is there a way to incorporate spinach or roasted tomatoes into the dough?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sure, why not? Jim

[@sue3702]

Will they stay together when using gluten free flour?

[@ram1brn]

probably not

[@deeT02]

I'm going to try it! Maybe have to use more butter.

[@pattiannepascual]

😱 The ones from the store have toxic chemicals,preservatives, glyphosate infested gmo flour,and who knows what else.

[@loriflarson4236]

They're tortillas. You don't need to weigh them. Just approximate. They don't have to be perfectly sized

[@cherylb.9766]

Your kitchen... your rules

[@janiefox3458]

My topping would be butter, cinnamon and sugar - - I forget what they are called - starts with an S - --

[@wendyr435]

Sopapillas? My spelling is probably wrong though

[@janiefox3458]

@@wendyr435 Close enough for government work -- old saying from military days.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Works for me! I have not had one in years! Jim

[@patlovato4073]

My torts always come out like road maps.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It takes some practice, but you will get it. Jim

[@uffda]

Doesn’t that scratch your granite finish?

[@ddkwreathsandmore9548]

Where is the recipe?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

In the Details, under the Description. Jim

[@Janetwatson-xu5dv]

I use bacon grease

[@Rebecca-r7h]

Thanks, I was just questioning to try bacon grease.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

See how it turns out and let us know. Jim

[@kehlarr5525]

Why do you puncture the tortilla when it puffs up? From all KZbin videos I've watched (many authentic), puffing up is the GOAL when making tortillas. I'm so confused!