The Best Flour Tortillas!

Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you to soft, delectable tortillas that will elevate your dishes to new heights! Immerse yourself in the process as simple ingredients meld into a smooth, pliable dough that's a pleasure to work with. Join me on a flavorful journey that celebrates the art of homemade goodness. Letz Go!!
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Ingredients List 📜:
•2Cps unbleached Organic AP Flour
•1tsp Powderd Milk (can omit if not available)
•1.5tsp Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
•2tsp Baking Powder (A Must)
•4T Bacon Fat (can Sub any other Fat)
•3/4Cp Warm Filtered Wate
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TimeStamps
0:00
0:22 Mix Dry Ingredients
1:02 Add Fat
2:30 Add Water
3:05 Knead Dough
3:30 Portion Dough
4:20 Roll Tortillas
6:15 Cook Tortillas
7:40 Eat Tortillas 🤤
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[@zanecote]

(Edited 3-15) **What do you like to eat homemade Tortillas with? Best comment I will Feature their dish choice in a Future Video!**

[@armandopina8529]

Pinto beans - frijoles de la olla, with pico de Gallo (with cilantro please) a sprinkle of feta cheese and a squeeze of a key lime.

[@zanecote]

@@armandopina8529 this sounds delicious! Are you a New Mexican native also?

[@csmstreeter]

Shredded sharp cheddar cheese! In Arizona, we called them "cheese crisps" and they are awesome baked in the oven at 350 for 5-7 min.. Maybe you already have this on one of your videos?

[@zanecote]

@@csmstreeter sounds like this cheese crisp would make a delicious wrap for a burrito 🌯 Ever since childhood Cheddar cheese, and honey have been my favorite things to put in my beans. 🫘

[@eunicemoreno1720]

Please don’t let any negative comments get to you. Just be you and do what ever you want, the important thing here is your content, your recipes and your good sense of humor. Can’t wait to see more of what you have to share with us.

[@zanecote]

I appreciate your comment. Some people Hate just to Hate. It’s a sad reality for those people. But people like you are who I make these videos for not for the haters, and I’m excited to keep sharing more Content! Thank you for watching and the continued support!

[@sallyrucker8990]

Thank you for using the bacon fat! That’s how It’s done. The only way in my opinion. They make the house smell heavenly when I’m done cooking them.

[@spamaccount7828]

My family didn't make homemade tortillas but the New Mexican restaurants all had delicious tortillas and some would let you buy them buy the dozen. When I tried to make my own they never tasted right until I found a New Mexican recipe that used milk! Thanks for sharing!!

[@zanecote]

Yes, I Remember the smells of the delicious Tortillas cooking at the various New Mexican Restaurants growing up! I loved the ones that had them out in the open so you could see them being made. Yes the Milk definitely Makes a Huge Noticeable difference!

[@mutzireitz4123]

This is grand. You have encouraged me to make tortillas again. My deceased mexican husband has been gone a long time and have not made any since until now. Using bacon fat instead of lard is new to me, but a delicious new to try. Thank you for teaching me . I have subscribed. This German fossil is open to new ideas in simplicity and taste.

[@zanecote]

I am grateful you found my Channel, and feel pulled again to make such an incredible staple. Thank you for your Subscription! Bacon Fat is a Fun way to play around with the flavor of the tortillas while using the same recipe/ingredients. I Like using the fat from apple wood smoked bacon 🥓 but any type of Bacon fat can be used!

[@GypsyoftheSun]

I love the idea of milk powder in the dough. A little advice about the negative comments, ignore them. Your hair is just fine down. You're not cooking food in a restaurant. If people want a thicker or thinner tortilla they can adjust that while making their own. Some folks just can't help but be critical because it's all they have in their lives to feel as if they have a little power 😊 Keep doing what you're doing and enjoying it ❤

[@zanecote]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 I’m grateful for folks like yourself 😄

[@Vera-xu3xw]

To be honest I hate people with a lot of hair 😂

[@GypsyoftheSun]

@@Vera-xu3xw Hate is a hell of an emotion to throw at something as simple as not liking hair 🤣

[@Vera-xu3xw]

@GypsyoftheSun Being a woman I thought you would understand how hate and jealousy work? 🤣

[@GypsyoftheSun]

@@Vera-xu3xw I'm not a huge fan of hate or jealousy. Not sure what being a Woman has to do with it. I've seen Men and Women alike afflicted by both. 😏

[@Micheller1210]

I like thin and chewy tortillas and I like thick and soft tortillas, I too am New Mexican, and your doing just fine 🙂 people forget that the border wasnt always there, so those of us on this side also have Mexican/ Spanish roots.

[@zanecote]

Exactly! My family has been in Santa Fe for Countless generations and indeed have Spanish, and Native blood that runs through my veins. New Mexico is so unique

[@melissalee3040]

Absolutely going to try these. Great presentation. Love the doggie in the background.

[@zanecote]

Thank you. The doggies name is Mochi 😄 she’s a little sweetheart!

[@ctclan8934]

beautiful

[@ctclan8934]

Seems super simple and delicious. Trying this when I get home from work today!!!

[@zanecote]

Excellent! I hope you Enjoy the recipe. :)

[@betonarchese]

YES! YES! bacon fat or lard only! No shortening. Bless you.

[@zanecote]

Thank you 🙏🏼, sounds like you were raised having tortillas the way they should be!

[@ctclan8934]

Bacon fat is bussin

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

Dude… I’m digging your video and will try the recipthis week. Keep posting videos, especially New Mexico/southwest cuisine, I rarely see videos on these subjects. Thank you and keep up the great work! Subbed! 🙌🏼🙂

[@zanecote]

Thank you for the for Subbing to my channel! I appreciate your comment. It’s words like yours that help me in deciding future content, and help motivate me to continue doing what I am doing.

[@sallyrucker8990]

Thank you for using the bacon fat! That’s the way it’s done. They make the house smell heavenly when I’m done cooking them.

[@zanecote]

Bacon Fat definitely is the secret to tastier tortillas. Have you tried using bacon fat in refried beans? It’s heavenly

[@sallyrucker8990]

@@zanecote Yes! They end up so creamy and delicious.

[@drsrwise]

Nineteen seconds in and I'm subscribing 😂 and all I was doing was binging tortilla videos

[@zanecote]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I’ll be putting out more content over the summer time. Thank you for Commenting, and Subscribing!

[@bob.hudson]

That is the most amazing video I have seen on how to make tortillas. You rock for showing this

[@zanecote]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Growing up in Santa Fe, Nm tortillas have always been a staple during meal time. They’re so simple to make, and homemade is always better then store bought!

[@hozhoogonaashaa6589]

I enjoyed your content... My kiddos love my fresh tortillas with peanut butter... Thank you,

[@zanecote]

Growing up, My mom would make me, and my brothers PB&J Tortilla Rolls. Thanks for watching!

[@kimmmaknerhof3328]

❤ easy breezy! Hmm ,I have to try these!

[@zanecote]

My cooking philosophy is “Simplicity is Elegant” Thank you for watching, and I can’t wait to hear how they turned out 😄

[@marygonzales5957]

I love to learn other people 's recipes. So any cooking. You',d like to. Teach us Fantastico!

[@zanecote]

More to come!

[@tarasimpson6985]

Green chile stew

[@zanecote]

I will definitely be making a video on Green Chile Stew!

[@richardbale3278]

The powdered milk is a nice twist. I've used it for English muffins, but have never seen or thought about it for tortillas. It should add a little stretchiness to the final product, I imagine. ❤

[@zanecote]

Yes! It makes them supper pliable, and extremely Tender 🤤… Thanks! I always appreciate a good comment in the vast sea of comment trolls :)

[@ricardorivera6509]

Hey, I never made tortillas till today . I didnt want to go to the store in the bad weather so I turned to you tube and followed your recipe. I think mine turned out shaped like airplanes but I think they tasted good with my beans. That bacon grease gave it good flavor. I think with more rolling pratice they should look nicer but the taste was right on and I like thick pliable hot tortillas. Great video. Thank you.

[@zanecote]

Thank you for the comment! I love to know that people are enjoying my recipes. I bet they turned out Great 👍🏽

[@Compassion3333]

That pop up was way too adorable omg 😹😹😹😹 thank you!!!

[@zanecote]

Lol, thank you! I am glad that you liked it 😁

[@yankeejade]

Living in Yuma, Sonoran tortillas were the only flour tortillas I knew about and would only eat until I saw your video, thank you so much for sharing your NM family's recipe, I'm going to give it a try this upcoming weekend, great video mi amigo! 🌞💗 Question about the powdered milk, can one use regular liquid whole milk or is powdered milk one of the secret ingredients for the end result of yummy? What brand do you use, Nido fortificada whole milk?

[@zanecote]

Thank you so much! When I don’t have powdered milk I’ll use a couple table spoons of Whole milk. You might have to add 1-3 T of flour to off set the difference. Any brand of powdered milk will do but here I am using “Bobs” The milk powder makes the tortillas Extra Tender 🤤

[@flipcornes8085]

loved this, let’s get cookin 🧑🏻‍🍳

[@zanecote]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Lol “let’s get cookin” one of my many catch phrases :)

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Wonderful! Can’t wait to try these ❤

[@zanecote]

Hope you enjoy!

[@lortiz-baca7720]

It’s hatch green chili season; Do you have a recipe for Chili Rellenos, and Calabacitas?

[@zanecote]

Great point it is Hatch Chile season. Aka the best season of the year. I will be posting my Calabacitas recipe ASAP. Check back weekly as I plan on sharing my recipe for Chile Rellenos in the future too :)

[@fiathomestead7284]

Great video!

[@zanecote]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bonzo1928]

Nice and easy!😊

[@zanecote]

Yes it is!

[@user-cp9cw6ps2p]

Muy delicioso mi amigazo

[@zanecote]

gracias por comentar. más recetas por venir!

[@magnusthered9635]

Looks good 👍🏻

[@zanecote]

Thank you!

[@okokigotit1]

Good content man! Can we get a Frito pie one next?! At least a way to make the chili! 🎉

[@zanecote]

Great ideas. I will definitely be adding those to the New Mexican series!

[@crackerbrick1903]

Sweet recipe bro love it.

[@zanecote]

Thanks dog! I appreciate the comment

[@petermcmail2691]

Look simple to follow you. May be I will do it next day.

[@RamonD.-jb4gg]

Very enjoyable video simple to the point

[@zanecote]

Thanks for commenting!

[@ctclan8934]

how so

[@lennym480]

Looks awesome! Watching this as I'm back home, in Santa Fe. Salud!

[@zanecote]

Thanks. It was recently the ballon fiestas in Albuquerque. This is my favorite time of year in New Mexico!

[@davetuscani]

Sopapilla recipe

[@jg1552g]

Delicious! First time in your channel! You motivated me to make homemade tortillas 😋 Thank you!

[@zanecote]

Thanks for stopping by! :) What did you eat them with?

[@Mollybear00]

I’ma make these!!!!!

[@zanecote]

I hope you enjoy them!!!

[@birdasu4876]

Love your charisma! 🌟

[@zanecote]

Thank you! I love cooking and I get excited when teaching others new or old recipes. I’m a Geek for Cooking and Eating 🤓

[@ctclan8934]

what’s charisma

[@robertaortiz-stevens9566]

My Mom's, your Grandmother's Chili con queso next

[@zanecote]

I don’t believe I have ever had it. I must look into this!!

[@joshbracher3073]

Oh damn

[@zanecote]

Thanks for the comment!

[@marygonzales5957]

Thank Mr. Zane of New Mexico. My tortillas corn or flour. Are Not Thee Best I will try yours. Gracias Mary Gonzales Midland

[@zanecote]

You are so welcome

[@coleenlong8212]

Precious ❗️ It depends upon WHOM has prepared the home made tortillas…or anything else‼️ I can tell you right now…if I prepared these right now…and compared mine to yours… I would be run out of town with the suggestion, GET TO A GROCERY STORE‼️😏 However, I SHALL try your method🤭🤫 Wish me luck🍀🍀‼️

[@zanecote]

Hehe well I never said yours were the best or John’s or Paul’s. I said these were the Best and I made them 😇 But I’m sharing my recipe in hopes one day someone else can also make the best. Even though like you said you’ll prolly mess them up. Lol. I appreciate the comment though and your unique way of thinking 💭🥸 good luck 🍀 “I want to be the very best. The best there ever was” -Ash from Pilot Town 😛

[@coleenlong8212]

Those look great‼️ 🌮🌯 Would love to get your recipe for homemade Egg noodles/Pasta. (Do you season the dough or not).

[@zanecote]

@@coleenlong8212 I’m Glad someone asked for a pasta recipe. I have a couple different recipes now depending on application. I will be doing a Herb potato gnocchi first but I definitely plan on doing some Pasta. Egg, and semolina based pastas are my favorite, and I personally do season my dough but only with salt.

[@christinemantel7387]

Please show us one of your charcuterie board!😊

[@ctclan8934]

Seriously… i love charcuterie boards what’s your favorite item on them

[@AlexZander688]

Holy misshapen monkeys batman! ...I am guilty of a few of those myself. Good thing is they taste just as good as the uniform circular shaped tortillas.

[@zanecote]

Haha, as a Chef I simply call them “Rustic” I’m weird like that though. I’ve worked years in Fine Dining, and I find food more beautiful when they’re all different. Being from Santa Fe, New Mexico I’ve adopted the Native American view of things somewhat in that only Great Spirit is Perfect, and food (and everything else) isn’t meant to be “Perfect”. I appreciate the comment, Stay Blessed!

[@burden9809]

Thanks, now I have a better tortilla!

[@zanecote]

Thanks for watching!

[@ctclan8934]

Same

[@joannecurran4655]

👍😊😋

[@jcman-lp6lg]

it came out near perfect in the beginning when you put it on the pan and then became really rough around the edges afterwards but in the end it's still gets the job done. Much like life

[@zanecote]

Hello @jcman-lp6lg It’s really dry right now this time of year. Try adding an extra 2Table spoons of warm water next time you make them, and it should account for the lack of moisture in the Air! Try it out and let me know!

[@jcman-lp6lg]

@@zanecoteoh no, lul I meant yours I meant to sound all wise and humble. Yours came out all round and perfect and then after it finished it was all rough around the edges much like life, Still warm and good though right?

[@zanecote]

@@jcman-lp6lg Lol! defiantly much like life, and the thing is those little imperfections are actually what makes it more beautiful. its one of my cooking philosophies actually! the little imperfections are what actually make it Perfect! or a more simple way I put it is "Imperfect Perfection"!

[@colleenmcmahon7225]

Are the tortillas supposed to be slightly crispy once they're done in the pan? I tried to roll one but they are not soft and pliable and tear apart. Am I doing something wrong?

[@zanecote]

They’ll get crispy if you leave them on too long. Have your pan be hot before placing the Tortilla on it. Also try using medium heat. If they arn’t soft increase the baking soda by 1/2tsp, and adjust your water. It sounds like You might need too add a couple more Table Spoons of water. Flour acts differently depending on time of year. Also your altitude will greatly effect the end result. If you’re at a higher elevation you’ll definitely need to add a bit more water. Flour absorbs more liquid when above sea level. I hope this help! Please comment back if you need any more support. I am here to help

[@colleenmcmahon7225]

@@zanecote Thank you - I'll try again! :)

[@toshikosuisei4160]

As you take the cooked tortillas out of the pan, stack them on a plate and keep the plate covered from the beginning with a folded cloth or even a bowl. This will trap steam and all the tortillas will then be flexible when you are finished cooking the tortillas and are ready to use them. You should use these tortillas on the same day that you make them.

[@ctclan8934]

@@toshikosuisei4160great tip

[@jaggirl]

Can you put your hash brown recipe here 🙏 please.

[@zanecote]

Do you mean Make a Long Form Version of the Hash brown short? I do have step by step how to on the Hash brown short discription! Click on the three dots on the right of the video and click “discription”

[@joshuabrande2417]

Your recipe is the first to include powdered milk and just lukewarm water. Whatever works friend.

[@zanecote]

It’s a family recipe. One that grandma would make weekly! She didn’t use bacon fat though. The powdered milk is a New Mexican thing.

[@jacobhardy947]

Fish Tacos with homeade flour tortillas?

[@zanecote]

Sounds delicious! Maybe 🧐 a grilled Mahi, or tempera fried fish. Fresh sliced cabbage mixed with a Mango Hatch chile relish with cilantro, pickled red onion, and a smoked paprika lime crema.

[@ctclan8934]

Sounds good

[@csmstreeter]

Lose the hair! Either tie it back or put on a hairnet. I've found enough hairs in my food to know that people shed hair...head hair, arm and hand hair, beard and mustache hair, and it gags me to find one in my food. Please, as beautiful as your hair is, cover it. Thank you.Your tortillas are THE VERY BEST!

[@zanecote]

When I’m working in professional kitchens I do indeed Tie my hair up! I went to culinary school, and Food Safety is extremely important to me. When I’m cooking for myself I do whatever feels more comfortable. Sometimes it’s up and sometimes it’s down (however lately it’s been up more often then down only because it has gotten a lot longer) Thanks for the compliments!

[@csmstreeter]

@@zanecote I appreciate your response. I guess I said this about the hair because there are many newbies watching your show and you set an example for them. Some people aren't as clean as you and would think nothing of letting their dirty hair and nails touch the food. They will emulate you out of admiration, so perhaps a reminder to them to follow safe habits would be a good idea. Thank you for your kind response.

[@zanecote]

@@csmstreeter you make an excellent point! One that I did not think of before. Thank you for sharing. I will indeed keep this in mind, and I will continue to do better by being better. Thank you again!

[@rosaleacorle2854]

Did you put powdered milk in recipe ? Why? The rolling pin could of been smaller. My dad didn't make tortillas too thin..they were nice.

[@zanecote]

Your Dad makes them the way I like them too then, Not too thin! Yes I use powderd Milk. It’ll make your tortillas more Tender, adds a depth of flavor, and makes them tastier overall. Thanks for the comment! (I think my rolling pin could be a bit bigger honestly 😜)

[@rosaleacorle2854]

@@zanecote rolling pin no bigger please. Might be for pizza or other dough but not for our tortillas.

[@zanecote]

You can actually use any size rolling pin 😉and actually if you don’t have one on hand you could even use an Empty Wine Bottle!

[@Micheller1210]

Lol😂 Seriously what does the size of rolling have to do in rolling a tortilla ? It all accomplished the end result

[@rosaleacorle2854]

@@Micheller1210 you don't make tortillas much do you? The medium size rolling pin is a lot easier to use. My opinion since my mom made a lot of them. Mom is gone now but we continue on with rolling pin.

[@charleyu5506]

no offense but flour tortillas are not from new mexico

[@zanecote]

Well yes, and No.. You see the exact historical origins of the flour Tortilla are a little difficult to trace. But it is known that in North America Corn 🌽 was what was used by the Natives. The Spanish however did not like using Corn for food, and brought over the Flour Tortilla. That and possibly Some Spanish Jews from the Iberian Peninsula. Because Corn isn’t Kosher they would make Tortillas out of Wheat. The Spanish Catholics also viewed wheat as Holy as they used it for the Eucharist. One things for sure though is that Flour Tortillas are Delicious 🤤!!!

[@indiosveritas]

Hopefully, you not loose your vaca nose ring in tortillas.

[@zanecote]

It moves around a lot but that thing was tightened professionally. It’s not going anywhere 😜. Besides that im cooking for myself so I wouldn’t worry too much 😉

[@ginadiaz8172]

Hope you don't find any hair😂in those tortillas😢

[@zanecote]

Are you referring to my hairy gorilla arms or lush locks atop my head 🤣lol... I may have to wear a Spider-Man costume (maybe in a future video) 😜

[@rosaleacorle2854]

@@zanecote he should wear a hair net or pull it back.

[@zanecote]

@rosaleacorle2854 I’m actually cooking at home so I don’t need to put my hair up 😉. If I were to cook for others then my hair goes up. But thanks for “Trolling” every bridge needs one. Lol 😂

[@rosaleacorle2854]

@@zanecote it doesn't matter where your cooking at...hair needs to be in net or pulled back. Healthy ways are needed where ever food is involved. That is my way and your way is yours. Healthy eating and cooking. Just my own opinion and everyone has one.

[@zanecote]

@@rosaleacorle2854 you said it Best “this is my way and your way is yours”, and when I cook at home I don’t always put my hair up but If you do then great for you but you don’t have to lie and say hair is unhealthy. In fact the FDA even says so “While human hair is unappealing to some people, there is no evidence that it is unsafe or preventable.” Also if you eat out at’ll you are in fact eating human hair. A study shows that the average fast food customer swallows 100,000 fast food employee hairs every year. Think about that next time you’re eating out 😝

[@paulabrahimi2589]

He could at least put his hair up!!

[@zanecote]

Lol, gosh this type of comment again… I’m cooking at home you funny human being, and I can cook how ever I want when I’m cooking for myself.. I’m going to make more videos with my hair down 👻

[@lorraineedmond5921]

He’s not inviting you to dinner, so…

[@SuperLanyard]

What's that hanging out of your nose?

[@zanecote]

A septum piercing. With Blue Opal Jewels 💎

[@ctclan8934]

piercing looks like

[@user-ei5fi9zj2i]

he speaks perfect english then sounds ridiculous when he tries to say tortilla HAHAHAHAHA!

[@zanecote]

That’s how I say it.. I’m from New Mexican, and im Hispanic. Thanks for the rude comment though ;)… Hahahahahahahahaha lmfao 🤣

[@user-ei5fi9zj2i]

@@zanecote sorry you don't have the true Mayan accent that is from Central America have. Just please young man...stick to saying tortilla without the phoney whatever you call that dialect. Sounds fake as heck. Grow up young man and respect where tortillas came from! Shame on you

[@user-ei5fi9zj2i]

My friends and I hear in Mexico are laughing our butts off at your fake accent while saying tortilla!!! lmafao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@zanecote

[@zanecote]

That’s actually sad that you, and your friends are so immature as to do that. I have never once laughed at my Mexican friends for not having perfect English accents here in the states. Lol but anyways I’m still laughing because the point of my content is to get people to cook a little more at home. Children will be children though, and it’s not nice to make fun of people for those silly things. I pray you, and your little friends will mature and grow up. That day isn’t today though.

[@user-ei5fi9zj2i]

its all good...just drop the phony accent of tortilla....unless you plan on using the phony accent for the entire sentence and conversation. Ridiculous and immature when you use phony accent for tortilla@@zanecote