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Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas

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Homemade Flour Tortillas are the perfect addition to your meals, offering a soft and chewy texture that enhances everything from tacos to burritos. Making these tortillas at home is not only simple but also rewarding. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create fresh, delicious tortillas that outperform store-bought versions. Enjoy them warm straight off the skillet or store them for later use. Once you try this easy recipe, you’ll never want to go back to pre-packaged options!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x

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

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 2 minutes or by hand for 5 minutes until soft.
  4. Let the dough rest in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap for 1 hour.
  5. Divide the rested dough into 10 equal pieces and shape them into balls; let rest for another 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Roll each ball into a thin round (about 6 inches) on a floured surface.
  8. Cook each tortilla in the skillet for 20–30 seconds on each side until lightly browned.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: SIDES
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla (about 45g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg