Homemade Tortillas
Transform your meals with this simple yet authentic homemade tortilla recipe, made with just five pantry staples—flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil (or lard), and warm water. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create soft, pliable tortillas with a perfectly chewy texture that outshines any store-bought version. These tortillas are versatile, ideal for wrapping tacos, burritos, or quesadillas, and their made-from-scratch flavor will elevate any dish. With easy-to-follow steps including a quick 10-minute dough rest and stovetop cooking, this recipe is perfect for beginners and experts alike. Say goodbye to store-bought and embrace the joy of making warm, fluffy tortillas fresh from your own kitchen! Keywords: homemade tortillas, easy tortilla recipe, fresh tortillas, soft tortillas, flour tortillas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil or melted lard
- 0.75 cups Warm water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
Add the vegetable oil or melted lard to the dry ingredients and work it in with your fingers or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly pour in the warm water, a little at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a ball. Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
On a floured surface, roll out one dough ball into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
Place the tortilla into the preheated skillet and cook for about 30-45 seconds, or until bubbles start to form and the underside has golden brown spots. Flip and cook the other side for another 30-45 seconds.
Remove the cooked tortilla and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to stay warm. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
Serve the tortillas warm and enjoy with your favorite fillings or dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1633 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.3 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
