Homemade Flour Tortillas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 tortillas
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Description
Homemade Flour Tortillas are made by mixing flour with salt and baking powder, incorporating shortening for richness and moisture, and binding the dough with water. After kneading and resting, the dough is divided into small portions, rolled thin, and cooked on a medium-high skillet until puffed with slight browning. The cooking process creates a pliable tortilla with a chewy texture distinguished by spots of golden color. Adding cilantro and lime zest to the dough introduces a subtle citrus and herb flavor that complements the traditional tortilla base.
The tortillas make a versatile addition to many meals, suitable for wrapping meats, beans, and vegetables. Their size, approximately 6-7 inches in diameter, fits well in many handheld dishes. Keeping the cooked tortillas covered maintains their softness until serving.
Ingredients
For regular tortillas:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 cup water
For Cilantro Lime Tortillas:
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- lime zest of small lime
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add shortening and mix with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the water. If you are making Cilantro Lime Tortillas, add the cilantro and lime zest. Mix until dough starts to form.
- Place dough on a clean floured surface and knead until dough is smooth. This will take 3-4 minutes.
- Place the dough in a bowl and cover. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- With a dough knife, divide the dough into quarters. Next, divide each quarter into thirds. You should have 12 equal dough portions. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough portion into a circle, about 6-7 inches in diameter.
- Heat a skillet or a griddle pan to medium-high heat. Cook the tortillas until they start to puff up and are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side. Place tortillas on a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm while you make the rest of the tortillas. Serve!
- Note-these tortillas are great eaten plain or you can make tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, wraps, etc. They will keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat before eating!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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