Description
Homemade Flour Tortillas are a game-changer for your meals! With their soft and chewy texture, these tortillas are made using just five simple ingredients found in your pantry. Ideal for tacos, burritos, or served warm with a pat of butter, they elevate every dining experience. This easy recipe not only brings freshness to your table but also allows you to customize sizes and flavors to suit any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, once you try making these homemade tortillas, you’ll never want to buy store-bought again!
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 5 minutes until soft (or use a stand mixer for 2 minutes).
- Let the dough rest in an oiled bowl covered for 1 hour.
- Divide into balls and let rest for an additional 10 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a flat round shape.
- Cook on a preheated skillet for 20–30 seconds on each side until golden brown.
- Store cooked tortillas in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg