Mexican Tortilla

3 servings

40 minutes

Mexican tortilla is the heart of Mexican cuisine, a simple and versatile flatbread that dates back to pre-Columbian times. Its tender, slightly elastic dough made from wheat flour, water, salt, and fat becomes a fragrant base for many dishes. A light crust after being fried in a dry pan gives the tortilla a thin crunch, while its soft texture inside makes it perfect for wrapping fillings—from meat to vegetables. It is consumed as a standalone dish with sauces and spices or as a base for burritos, quesadillas, and tacos. Due to its simplicity in preparation and versatility, the tortilla has become a favorite not only among Mexicans but also among gourmets worldwide.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1325
• Proteins: 27.6g
• Fats: 36.8g
• Carbohydrates: 224.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 6 glass
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Water: 2 glass
• Fat: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Pour the flour on the table, add salt and oil. Mix and rub with your hands into crumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 6 glasss
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Fat: 100 g

2. Pour in hot water and stir (not boiling water! Just enough for your hands to tolerate).

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 2 glasss

3. Knead the dough and let it rest under plastic wrap for 15 minutes.

4. Divide it into 4 parts, and then split each one in half.

5. Roll out thin flatbreads using flour to prevent sticking.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 6 glasss

6. Take a dry skillet with a thick bottom, heat it gently, and fry each tortilla for 2 minutes on each side.