Step 3: Roll out & cook the tortillas
Dough
- rested dough
Heat a large griddle or cast iron pan over medium heat.
Flatten each tortilla ball with a rolling pin to your desired thinness.
- For burrito tortillas, go as thin as you can — the dough should be almost translucent.
- For tacos, the dough can be a bit thicker. Cook a few different thicknesses to find your ideal width.
Lay the tortilla on the hot griddle and cook for 10-20 seconds, then flip to the other side to cook for another 10-20 seconds. The tortillas might puff a bit during cooking and become lightly in spots, which is desired.
- Be careful not to overcook the tortilla or else they will become hard instead of soft and pliable.
Immediately, stack the tortillas in a large cloth or clean kitchen towel to and stay warm until you are ready for serving.