Homemade tortillas are easy and fun to make! This free online video cooking series will tell you everything you need to know to make them, and it's all taught by an expert chef!
Adding the additional fat ingredients to your flour tortillas and finishing the mixing process by hand; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
How to add the fat or shortening to your tortilla mixture and then hand-mixing it; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
How to add water to smooth out your mixture for your flour tortillas and tips for adding it gradually; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
Ingredients you'll need to make flour tortillas including flour, baking powder and more; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
Kitchen supplies you'll need to make you homemade flour tortillas including bowl and rolling pin; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
How to place your rolled tortilla dough on a very hot pan and key pointers for making sure they don't stick or cook too slow; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
How to flour your rolling surface and roll-out your tortillas by hand using a rolling pin; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
How a finished homemade flour tortilla should look and how to store finished tortillas and leftover dough; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
How to sift together your flour, salt and other dry ingredients before adding the fat to your tortilla mixture; tips, tricks and cooking suggestions in this free online cooking video on Mexican food taught by an expert chef.
Summary: A tortilla is a thin, unleavened flat bread used in Mexico, Central America, the United States and Canada. The term "tortilla" was given by the Spanish invaders of the "New Land" for its resemblance to traditional round cakes that were popular in Spain. While traditional, authentic tortillas are made from maize or corn, many varieties are made today, using flour, wheat and spinach. But how about making your own tortillas at home instead of heading to the grocery store each time you get the urge to wrap something up?
In this series of free cooking videos, you'll learn how to make your own homemade flour tortillas. Expert Brandon Sarkis will show you the recipe step-by-step. You'll learn what ingredients and supplies you'll need to get started. He'll show you how to sift together the dry ingredients, how to add shortening and lard, and how to roll out the classic tortilla shape. Finally, you'll learn how to cook flour tortillas to perfection. Whether you use these homemade wraps for sandwiches or tacos, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make tortillas in your own home and have fun doing it!
Expert: Brandon Sarkis has been a professional chef for over 12 years, and he has worked in Austin, TX, Columbus, OH, and Atlanta, GA. His specialties are Asian a using simple, fresh ingredients and traditional cooking styles.nd French styles of cooking. He believes in