Description
Get ready to transform your kitchen into a mini tortilla factory! These homemade flour tortillas are incredibly soft, flexible, and flavorful—ideal for tacos, burritos, wraps, and more. This easy recipe uses just five pantry staples and no special tools. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast wrap or a healthy snack, these tortillas are the ultimate go-to in your list of food ideas. Perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, and breakfast ideas alike, they beat store-bought versions in every way. You’ll never look at tortillas the same again.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or lard)
¾ cup warm water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the oil and stir until crumbly.
3. Slowly pour in warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover with a damp towel and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
6. Divide into 10–12 equal balls.
7. Roll each ball into a thin circle, about 7–8 inches wide.
8. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Cook tortillas one at a time until bubbles form and golden spots appear, about 45 seconds per side.
10. Stack finished tortillas in a towel to keep warm.
Notes
Let the dough rest covered to make it easier to roll and softer in texture.
If stacking for storage, separate tortillas with parchment to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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