Description
Homemade flour tortillas are a game-changer in the kitchen! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create soft, fluffy tortillas that elevate any meal. Perfect for wrapping your favorite fillings in burritos, fajitas, and tacos, these tortillas come together in under an hour. The fresh taste and delightful texture will impress family and friends at any gathering. Whether you’re preparing a casual dinner or hosting a festive fiesta, these easy homemade flour tortillas are the perfect addition to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil/butter)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add olive oil and warm water; mix with hands until dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide dough into 8 (large) or 10 (medium) balls and let rest covered for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball into an 8 to 10-inch circle (or 6 to 8 inches for smaller tortillas).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 30-45 seconds on each side until browned.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or bag until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (about 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg