tortillas (for enchilada recipes)

25 Pinches
Reading, PA
Updated on Nov 2, 2014

Our Mom was from Texas, so we were eating tortillas and enchiladas before anyone else around us even knew what they were. We used to help her make these tortillas for enchiladas.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup hot water
  • - oil for cooking

How To Make tortillas (for enchilada recipes)

  • Step 1
    Mix cornmeal and water. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Step 2
    Add the rest of the ingredients. Add a little flour if the dough is too sticky to roll.
  • Step 3
    Roll into thin circles.
  • Step 4
    Heat a very small amount of oil in a frying pan. Cook on both sides until brown bubbles appear. (The less oil, the better. Can also use PAM.)
  • Step 5
    Use for enchilada recipes or any calling for corn tortillas.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Breads
Keyword: #tortillas
Keyword: #flour
Keyword: #cornmeal
Ingredient: Flour
Method: Stove Top

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