Description
Learn how to make soft, fluffy, and flavorful homemade flour tortillas with this easy recipe. Perfect for tacos, wraps, and burritos, these tortillas are customizable and require simple ingredients. Freshly made, they beat store-bought options in taste and texture!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute everything.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the olive oil and warm water. Use a fork to stir the mixture, then use your hands to knead until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
- Rest the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Cover with a clean towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat skillet: Heat a dry cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Roll out tortillas: On a floured surface, flatten each ball into a 6-8 inch round, adjusting size for thicker or thinner tortillas.
- Cook tortillas: Place each round in the hot skillet, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until light brown spots appear. Flip and cook for another 30-45 seconds. Keep cooked tortillas warm by wrapping in a towel.
- Repeat process: Continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough balls until all tortillas are made.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite fillings.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is hot before cooking the tortillas to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- You can store leftover tortillas in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze them for longer storage.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or herbs to the dry ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (about 50 grams)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
