Description
Indulge in the delight of homemade flour tortillas with this simple and quick recipe. These soft and chewy tortillas are a game-changer, elevating anything from tacos to burritos and beyond. With just a few pantry staples, you can enjoy fresh, warm tortillas straight from your kitchen—far superior to any store-bought option. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, once you try these irresistible tortillas, you’ll never go back!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead with a dough hook on medium speed for about 2 minutes until soft; adjust with flour or water as needed.
- Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Divide into 10 equal pieces; roll each into a ball and let rest for another 10 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Roll each dough ball into a 6-inch round on a floured surface.
- Cook each tortilla in the hot skillet for about 20-30 seconds per side or until golden brown spots appear.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (30g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg