Description
Discover the joy of making your own Homemade Flour Tortillas—soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. This easy recipe requires just five pantry staples and minimal effort, making it perfect for any meal. Whether you’re filling them with classic beef for tacos, wrapping them around a hearty burrito, or enjoying them fresh off the skillet, these tortillas elevate your culinary creations to a whole new level. Say goodbye to store-bought options and embrace the rich, buttery taste of homemade tortillas that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil and warm water; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 2 minutes using a stand mixer or 5 minutes by hand until soft.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rest for 1 hour.
- Divide into 10 equal pieces; roll each into a ball and rest for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Roll each ball into a round shape about 6 inches in diameter.
- Cook each tortilla for about 20–30 seconds on one side until bubbles form; flip and cook for another 15 seconds.
- Transfer cooked tortillas to an airtight container lined with paper towels to keep warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: SIDES
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (about 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg