Description
Fresh homemade flour tortillas made with simple pantry ingredients delivering soft, chewy flatbreads perfect for breakfast wraps, burritos, tacos, and versatile meal options throughout the day. Customize with herbs and spices and enjoy a cost-effective, easy, and delicious base for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
Optional Variations
- Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (for herb-infused tortillas)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or smoked paprika (for spiced tortillas)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (to substitute half of the all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for garlic-flavored tortillas)
- Gluten-free flour blend substitute (as needed)
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, natural baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and a fluffy texture.
- Add Oil and Water: Pour in the vegetable oil and warm water gently. Mix with your hands or a spoon until the dough starts to come together forming a soft ball.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth, elastic, and easy to handle, developing the gluten needed for elasticity.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This relaxes the gluten making the dough easier to roll out thinly.
- Divide and Roll: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin, even circle on a floured surface using a rolling pin.
- Cook the Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side until light golden spots appear. Keep cooked tortillas warm wrapped in a cloth towel.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate natural baking powder for soft, pliable tortillas.
- Avoid over-flouring the surface to prevent dry, tough tortillas.
- Roll the dough evenly thin (about 1/8 inch) for perfect cooking results.
- Keep cooked tortillas covered to maintain warmth and softness.
- Resting dough improves flexibility and ease when rolling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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