Description
Make delicious homemade flour tortillas in less than an hour with this easy recipe! These soft, fluffy tortillas are perfect for wrapping burritos, filling tacos, or serving alongside your favorite Mexican dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create fresh tortillas that elevate any meal. The best part? They’re customizable to suit your taste! Whether you prefer olive oil or butter, these tortillas are versatile and sure to impress.
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 mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add olive oil and warm water. Mix until the dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces and shape into balls.
- Let the dough rest under a towel for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball into an 8-10 inch circle on a floured surface.
- Cook each tortilla in a hot skillet for 30-45 seconds per side until brown spots appear.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm in a covered container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg