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Homemade Flour Tortillas
Learn how to make homemade flour tortillas from scratch without a press with this easy recipe! Just 5 ingredients, a rolling pin, and a cast iron skillet!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 tortillas
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Others
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour plus more for kneading and rolling
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse 3 to 4 times. Add butter cubes and pulse 10 to 12 times, or until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- With the food processor running, stream in the milk and process until a wet dough forms.
- Lightly flour a work surface and transfer the dough on top. Knead until a smooth dough forms, about 3 minutes. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
- Lightly flour your work surface again, then cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then cover with a tea towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Once rested, roll each dough ball into a large round that is almost paper thin and 7-inches in diameter.
- When all the dough has been rolled out, heat a dry, coated cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. You can test if the skillet is hot enough by sprinkling a few drops of water on the skillet. If it sizzles and evaporates right away, the skillet is ready.
- Working with one tortilla at a time, place on the hot skillet and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown with a few dark brown spots.
- Serve warm, or reheat in the microwave before using.
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Notes
- Storage: Tortillas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge. Warm in the microwave. You can also freeze homemade tortillas for up to 3 months. It's best to separate them between sheets of parchment paper and store them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Tips: Allow the dough to rest. This is important as it relaxes the gluten, making it easier to roll it out.
- Use parchment paper. If the dough sticks to the rolling pin or work area, place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to create a barrier.
- Use a hot skillet. Make sure your pan is hot before cooking the tortillas. You can test by sprinkling a few drops of water - if it sizzles and evaporates, it's ready.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.