Description
Homemade flour tortillas are a game-changer for your meals, offering a fresh, soft alternative to store-bought options. In under an hour, you can whip up a batch of fluffy tortillas that elevate tacos, burritos, and fajitas. With just five simple ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with homemade goodness that adds delightful flavor to any dish. These versatile tortillas can be customized with different fats and spices, making them perfect for any occasion from taco night to casual dinners.
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/butter)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add olive oil and warm water; mix until dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide dough into 8-10 equal pieces and shape into balls.
- Let the balls rest on a floured baking sheet covered with a towel for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each ball into an 8-10 inch circle on a floured surface.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side until bubbles form and brown spots appear.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or bag until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg