Description
Make delicious homemade flour tortillas in under an hour! These fluffy, versatile tortillas are perfect for burritos, fajitas, or tacos. With simple ingredients you probably already have at home, you can elevate your meals and impress your family or guests. The process is quick and fun—ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Enjoy the satisfying experience of making fresh tortillas that will add a delightful touch to any dish!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil/unsalted butter)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the olive oil and warm water, mixing until the dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Let the dough rest on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a circle measuring 8-10 inches (or smaller for soft tacos).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or zip-top bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg