How do you keep tortillas from shrinking after rolling?

Question

I roll my dough out to the right diameter, but when I lift the dough to cook in the pan, the dough shrinks. What am I doing wrong, how can I correct this? Perhaps over kneeding gave the dough too much elasticity?

hmmm... I do let the dough rest for about 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls and then rolling them out. lots_of_laughs I may have to let them rest between each step.

Answer 1

are you making flour tortillas? I'm assuming you're making flour tortillas since they are shrinking after rolling.

If so, I'd recommend that you let the dough rest when you make little dough balls and let tortillas rest again after rolling to size.

Answer 2

I have had the same problem in the past but found after trying chappatti recipes that using tortilla recipes with Hot water work best. Chappati are very similar, but lower in fat, and I prefer wholemeal tortillas anyway, so give 'em a try! :)
Hope the hot water helps you anyway, and don't overknead...

tortilla -> http://www.texasrollingpins.com/tortillarecipe.html
Chapati -> http://www.recipezaar.com/137408

Answer 3

When you make the dough, let it rest 20 minutes before rolling it out.

Answer 4

this is because the dough needs rest after kneading. let it rest for about 15 min , and that should solve your problem.

Answer 5

try a bacon press or something similar