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Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
5 from 21 votes

Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Homemade Flour Tortillas are made from a simple dough of all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, oil (or bacon fat), and warm water. After kneading till soft, small dough balls are rolled thin and cooked briefly on a hot pan until puffed with light brown spots. This yields flexible, tender tortillas suitable for various fillings.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 141 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Add the flour, salt and baking powder to a stand mixer with the hook attachment and mix on low speed until combined.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the oil until combined and then slowly drizzle in the water until combined.
  3. Knead on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes or until it forms a soft dough ball.
  4. Divide the dough into 20 small dough ball pieces and roll to form a round golf ball sized ball.
  5. On a floured clean surface roll out each dough ball using a rolling pin until it is 8” to 10” in diameter.
  6. In a large pan over medium-low heat cook each tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on each side.
  7. Air pockets should form and there should be a few light browned spots on each side.
  8. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141

% 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.