Homemade Flour Tortilla
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Warm water - 3/4 cup
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients.
- Stir until a dough forms, then knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls.
- Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Roll out each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla.
- Cook each tortilla in the hot skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, until lightly browned and puffed.
- Transfer the cooked tortillas to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm.
- Serve the homemade flour tortillas warm and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Bread
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 3g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 1g