Why Buy When You Can Diy? Tortillas, Pita, Flatbread, Wonton

• total time: 2 hours 32 minutes

Ingredients

Discover how to master these versatile breads in your own kitchen with simple ingredients and step-by-step methods, all curated by deesviral to bring out the baker in you.

1. Flour Tortillas

All you need: 4 cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1⅔ cups hot water

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

How to make it:

Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add melted butter and hot water, mixing by hand until a soft dough forms. Adjust with a bit more flour if sticky.

Knead on a floured surface until smooth. Divide into 12 equal balls and flatten each like a thick disc. Cover with a towel.

Heat a dry pan over medium-high. Roll one disc into an 8-inch round and cook until it bubbles and gets golden spots, about 1 minute per side. Keep warm in a towel while you cook the rest.

2. Corn Tortillas

You’ll need: 2 cups masa harina

1¼ cups warm water (adjust as needed)

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Mix masa harina with salt. Slowly add water and knead by hand until the dough feels soft but not sticky.

Divide into 10–12 balls. Keep them covered to avoid drying. Press flat using a tortilla press or roll between two sheets of plastic.

Cook each on a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 40–60 seconds per side until puffed and golden. Wrap in a towel until ready to serve.

Pita Bread

Ingredients: 2¼ tsp active dry yeast

1 tsp sugar

¾ cup warm water

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

How to make it: Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit until frothy. Mix flour and salt, then stir in the yeast mixture and olive oil to form a dough.

Knead until smooth. Let rise in an oiled bowl until doubled, about 1 hour.

Divide into 6–8 pieces, shape into balls, then roll into ¼-inch thick rounds.

Cook in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side. Keep warm wrapped in a towel.

Naan Flatbread

What you’ll need: 2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp yeast

½ tsp salt

¾ cup warm water

2 tbsp plain yogurt

2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

Optional: garlic butter, fresh herbs

Directions: Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Add yogurt, oil, and warm water. Stir until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and soft.

Let rise in a covered bowl for 1 hour. Divide into 6–8 pieces. Roll each into a tear-drop shape.

Cook each piece on a hot skillet until it bubbles and chars slightly. Brush with melted butter or garlic butter right off the heat.

Try it with: – Warm hummus or curry

Wraps and sandwiches

Quick naan pizzas with your favorite toppings

Wonton Wrappers

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

1 large egg

⅓ to ½ cup water

Cornstarch or flour (for dusting)

Method: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the beaten egg, then mix while slowly adding water. Knead into a smooth, soft dough.

Let it rest covered for 30 minutes. Divide into 4 portions. Roll each as thin as possible, then cut into 3½-inch squares.

Dust with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Use right away or stack and store in the fridge or freezer.

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