Description
Soft and tender homemade Flour Tortillas made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Quick to prepare and perfectly flexible, these tortillas are ideal for wraps, burritos, or quesadillas. Enjoy fresh, warm tortillas that enhance any filling with a delightful texture and flavor from your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, natural baking powder, and salt. Whisk together to distribute the ingredients evenly, forming a consistent base for the tortillas.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour in the vegetable oil and warm water while mixing with your hands or a spoon. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, creating the soft texture of the tortillas.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. This helps the gluten relax, making the tortillas easier to roll out.
- Divide and Roll: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin circle about 6-8 inches in diameter, maintaining even thickness.
- Cook the Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, until light brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs slightly. Flip carefully to avoid tearing.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Stack the cooked tortillas and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft until ready to serve.
Notes
- Let the dough rest to prevent shrinkage and tears when rolling.
- Use warm water to help the dough bind and create a softer texture.
- Roll each tortilla evenly for consistent cooking and pliability.
- Remove tortillas from heat as soon as brown spots appear to keep them soft.
- Wrap warm tortillas in a towel to trap steam and maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Flour Tortillas, Homemade Tortillas, Soft Tortillas, Wraps, Burritos, Quick Tortilla Recipe
