Description
Homemade Flour Tortillas are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their meals with a touch of authenticity. Soft, pliable, and incredibly easy to make, these tortillas transform everyday dishes like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas into extraordinary culinary experiences. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create fresh tortillas that are bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them straight from the skillet or filled with your favorite ingredients, once you make them at home, you’ll never go back to store-bought options.
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.
- Stir in vegetable oil and warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 2 minutes (mixer) or 5 minutes (hand) until soft.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
- Divide into equal balls and let rest for another 10 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a circle about 6 inches wide.
- Cook on a preheated cast iron skillet for 20–30 seconds until bubbles form; flip and cook for an additional 15 seconds.
- Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels to keep warm and soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg