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Homemade Flour Tortillas

Soft and Fluffy Homemade Flour Tortillas Made Easy

Homemade flour tortillas are soft, fluffy, and made without preservatives, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 tortillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cups warm water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Flour Tortillas
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a whisk until well blended.
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil and add warm water. Mix until they form a rough dough.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Pinch the dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
  5. Let the dough balls rest on a floured baking sheet covered with a towel for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out each ball into an 8-10 inch circle on a floured surface.
  7. Cook each tortilla on a preheated skillet for 30-45 seconds on each side.
  8. Transfer cooked tortillas to a warmer or zip-top bag to keep them soft.
  9. Enjoy immediately or let cool before storing.
  10. Savor the flavor with your favorite fillings!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortillaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Knead well, allow resting time, and always work on a floured surface for best results.

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