Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade flour tortillas with this easy recipe. These soft and pliable tortillas are perfect for wrapping up your favorite fillings!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- â…“ cup vegetable oil or lard
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add Fat: Add the oil or lard and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water: Slowly add the warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
- Rest Dough: Divide into 12 portions, shape into balls, cover, and let rest for 15–20 minutes.
- Roll and Cook: Roll out each ball into an 8-inch circle, cook on a skillet until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Stack warm tortillas in a towel until ready to use.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To reheat, warm briefly in a dry skillet or microwave.
- For softer tortillas, increase the resting time slightly before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
