I popped them on a hot griddle pan for about one minute on each side and kept the cooked tortillas warm and soft by covering the plate with a wet paper towel.
I was taken a bit by surprise with my husband’s reaction to the dinner. He raved about the flavor of both the tortillas and the beef saying that all the flavors came out perfectly. I have to agree. The texture of the tortillas was excellent too, soft, yet firm and they didn’t break apart.
I make my own tortillas here in Brazil, but only flour, since masa flour is non-existent. Need the tortilla press for those too and it was one of the kitchen items I brought with me when I moved! Homemade tortillas are the best!!
I need to try making tortillas! I bet they taste delicious!
what is the alternative way to make tortilla without the press… im just curious..
thanks lori!
malou
WOW! They look awesome- professional quality!! I want a press now. I bet they’re so fresh and just incredible
Corinne – I kept wanting to bring one back, but couldn’t handle it in my luggage. Ha, ha! I wonder if fuba would work for something different.
Amanda – Try them! They are so good. Just like the ones we had in SF at Foodbuzz.
Impromtu Diva – I’ve only seen it done on travel shows about Mexico. They pat them out until they are flat. It looks like a pretty refined skill though. 🙂
Erica – They are great and the presses are really cheap. The basic one is all you need, nothing fancy. They are about $15.
A tortilla press? COOL! I didn’t know there was such a thing! I make my own tortillas, too, but rolling them out is SUCH a pain.
Homemade tortillas sound wonderful, that press is a great tool!
Lori! I bet these were SO good! Warm, fresh tortillas? I might need to borrow my parents tortilla press…I think they have one?!
Home made tortillas are the best, I do go back to store bought, only for convenience sake, but there is no comparison. I learned to make them in Mexico and they made everything taste better!
Happy Friday!
I never realized how easy it was to make them! I bet they were really delicious, especially with the excellent beef you used. I’m suddenly craving tacos!
Yet another cool kitchen tool I must have! I’m trying to recall if I’ve ever tasted fresh tortillas before – it sounds delicious and with the press, rather easy to make. And it would be so much more economical to make them as I need them rather than purchase a large package that might go unfinished.
Oh I would love to do this but can’t get myself to buy a press yet
They look wonderful–I have a tortilla press but don’t make them often. I should invest the extra time. 😉
looks yummy!
Just found your blog. So excited about it! I guess I need to buy a tortilla press. My husband would die if I had homemade tortillas around.