Things You'll Need:
- Comal griddle or flat cast iron skillet
- Clean towel or napkin
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Step 1
Measure the flour into a bowl.
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Step 2
Add the salt and the lukewarm water to the flour, adding the last ½ cup of water slowly until you have the right dough consistency.
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Step 3
Mix dough together with a fork or wooden spoon until it forms a ball.
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Step 4
Knead the ball of dough until it's smooth and not sticky.
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Step 5
Cover the dough ball with a towel to retain moisture and set aside for 1 hour.
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Step 1
Break off pieces of dough from the main dough ball and roll them into 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Step 2
Place a piece of heavy plastic wrap on the tortilla press, put a dough-ball onto the center of the tortilla press and cover it with another piece of heavy plastic wrap.
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Step 3
Bring down the top of the tortilla press and push the handle down.
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Step 4
Open the press and carefully remove the plastic wrap from the top of the tortilla dough.
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Step 5
Slide your hand under the tortilla and flip it over onto your other hand. This makes it easier to remove the plastic wrap.
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Step 6
Repeat the process until you have made tortillas from all of the dough.
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Step 1
Preheat cast iron griddle (comal) and when it's very hot, place a tortilla on it.
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Step 2
Flip the tortilla over when it begins to get dry around the edges
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Step 3
Cook it until it begins to puff up on the top.
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Step 4
Tap the tortilla with your fingertips lightly to make puff evenly.
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Step 5
Allow it cook for 1 ½ to 2 minutes before removing the tortilla from the heat
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Step 6
Wrap the tortillas in a clean towel or napkin and serve with your favorite food.
