Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade Flour Tortillas with this easy recipe. These versatile flatbreads are perfect for tacos, quesadillas, wraps, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the oil until crumbly, then gradually add the warm water to form a dough.
- Knead and Rest: Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Cook: Divide into 8 portions, roll each into a circle, then cook on a skillet until done.
- Serve: Keep warm and enjoy fresh or store for later.
Notes
- If the dough is sticky, add more flour while kneading.
- Cover tortillas with a towel as they cool for softer texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
