Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
141 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
Description
This recipe for Homemade Flour Tortillas uses common pantry ingredients to create soft, pliable flatbreads. The dough combines flour with baking powder and salt for structure and lift, with oil or rendered bacon fat to add moisture and flavor. Warm water brings the dough together smoothly.
The dough is gently kneaded using a stand mixer with a hook, then divided into small golf ball-sized pieces. Each piece is rolled on a floured surface into 8-10 inch circles. Cooking quickly on a moderate heat pan produces tortillas with characteristic air pockets and golden spots, giving them a tender texture and light chew.
These tortillas work well immediately warm for wraps, tacos, or quesadillas. Their softness and size make them versatile for many dishes. They can be kept warm after cooking or stored for later use.
Tortillas can be made up to a day ahead and stored refrigerated, reheated wrapped in foil in an oven, or microwaved individually. They freeze well for up to three months and thaw in the refrigerator to retain softness. Using rendered bacon fat adds a smoky note if desired, alongside the neutral flavor of canola oil.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup canola oil or rendered bacon fat
- 1 ½ cup water warm
Instructions
- Add the flour, salt and baking powder to a stand mixer with the hook attachment and mix on low speed until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil until combined and then slowly drizzle in the water until combined.
- Knead on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes or until it forms a soft dough ball.
- Divide the dough into 20 small dough ball pieces and roll to form a round golf ball sized ball.
- On a floured clean surface roll out each dough ball using a rolling pin until it is 8” to 10” in diameter.
- In a large pan over medium-low heat cook each tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on each side.
- Air pockets should form and there should be a few light browned spots on each side.
- Serve immediately or keep warm.
Notes
- Prepare tortillas up to one day in advance; keep them refrigerated and warm before serving for best texture.
- Reheat wrapped in aluminum foil in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or microwave individually until hot.
- Store cooked tortillas wrapped in plastic or airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Freeze tortillas wrapped tightly for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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