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Homemade Tortillas
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Homemade Tortillas

Homemade Tortillas are made from a simple dough of flour, warm water, baking powder, salt, and olive oil. The dough is kneaded until smooth, rested, then divided and rolled out into thin rounds. Cooked briefly on a dry skillet, these tortillas puff slightly and remain soft, perfect for fillings or serving alongside various dishes. Their homemade freshness offers a pliable texture and mild flavor that pairs well with many meals.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 208 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 225 g all-purpose flour
  • 125 ml water warm
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 25 ml olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. In a stand mixer bowl attached with a dough hook, combine flour, warm water, baking powder, sea salt and olive oil.
  2. Knead until the dough comes together into a smooth ball, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions, about 75g each.
  5. Line a piece of parchment paper on your workstation.
  6. Roll the dough out onto the parchment paper with a rolling pin into a round, circular shape. (It's OK if it's not perfect).
  7. Let the rolled out dough rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Heat up a dry frying pan over medium heat.
  9. Re-roll the dough thinly to stretch to 7-8" in diameter.
  10. Transfer the parchment and place it dough-side down onto the frying pan. Peel off the parchment and let it cook for 1 minute, until puffed up.
  11. Flip the dough with a spatula or pair of tongs and let it cook for another 30 seconds.
  12. Remove the tortilla and place onto a wire rack with a clean kitchen towel (so that they remain soft).
  13. Repeat with the remainder.

Notes

  • This recipe yields five 6-inch tortillas, ideal for individual servings or small meals.
  • Resting times in the recipe help improve dough elasticity for easier rolling.
  • Cook tortillas briefly on each side until puffed and lightly browned for best texture.
  • Store cooked tortillas wrapped in a towel to maintain softness while serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208

% Daily Value*

Calories 208kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.