Homemade Tortillas
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Homemade Tortillas
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Homemade Tortillas are simple flatbreads made from basic pantry ingredients like flour, baking powder, and vegetable oil. The dough is kneaded and rested, then rolled thin and cooked on a hot pan until lightly spotted and pliable. Freshly cooked, these tortillas have a soft yet sturdy texture suitable for wrapping various fillings or serving alongside meals.
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Homemade Tortillas rely on a straightforward mix of flour, salt, baking powder, vegetable oil, and warm water, with an optional hint of black pepper for subtle spice. The dough is kneaded until smooth to develop the right elasticity, then divided, rested under a towel, and rolled into thin rounds. Cooking on a hot skillet creates pale brown spots and bubbles, which indicate doneness without dryness. Keeping the cooked tortillas covered preserves their softness and flexibility, making them ideal for tacos, burritos, or dipping.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water warm
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper fresh, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a big bowl and mix to form a dough. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead the dough until soft and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and form each into a ball.Flatten each call with your palm and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes while covered with a clean kitchen towel.
- After the dough has rested, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, using a rolling pin roll a flattened dough on a floured surface into a circle, as thin as you can without it breaking. About 6-8 inches in diameter depending on what you plan to use them for.
- Once the pan is hot, place a rolled dough and cook about 1 minute or until the bottom surface has a few pale brown spots and the top starts to form some bubbles. Flip to other side and cook for about 30 seconds to one minute. Remove from pan using tongs and stack in a covered container or sealable bag to keep them soft and pliable.Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- If for later use, place tortillas in a resealable bag or airtight container and let them cool down then refrigerate afterward. Once ready to use, place them in between a slightly damp paper towel and microwave 15-25 seconds or until warm, then cover to hold heat while serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16.1g
(5%)
Protein
2.2g
(4%)
Fat
6.3g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1.2g
(6%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.1g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6.3g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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