This Will Make You Never Buy Tortillas Again
This Will Make You Never Buy Tortillas Again is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by acooknamedMatt on YouTube.
Prep: 25 min | Cook: 16 min | Total: 51 min
Cost: $0.95 total, $0.24 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 2 tbsp Bacon Fat (rendered, solid at room temperature)
- 0.75 cup Water (room temperature)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (flaky sea salt)
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for brushing cooked tortillas)
Instructions
Render Bacon Fat (if not pre‑rendered)
Place bacon strips in a cold skillet, turn heat to low and cook slowly until the fat melts; strain the liquid fat into a heat‑proof container.
Time: PT5M
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour and flaky salt until evenly distributed.
Time: PT2M
Incorporate Bacon Fat
Add the rendered bacon fat to the dry mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Time: PT3M
Add Water and Knead
Gradually pour the room‑temperature water into the bowl, stirring with a fork. When the dough comes together, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2‑3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Time: PT5M
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes. This relaxes the gluten and makes rolling easier.
Time: PT15M
Divide and Roll Out
Divide the rested dough into eight equal balls (about 1½‑2 ounces each). On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle about 6‑7 inches in diameter.
Time: PT8M
Preheat Skillet
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat until a few drops of water sizzle on contact.
Time: PT2M
Cook Tortillas
Place one rolled tortilla in the hot skillet. Cook for 30‑45 seconds, until bubbles form and the underside shows light brown spots. Flip and cook the other side for another 30‑45 seconds. Remove and keep warm.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 350°F
Butter and Salt
Brush each hot tortilla with a thin layer of melted butter and sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt.
Time: PT2M
Serve Warm
Serve the tortillas immediately with your favorite fillings, or store as described below.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Fat
- 3g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Contains pork (bacon fat), Gluten
Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Dairy (butter)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








