Description
Flour tortillas are a warm, comforting staple that can elevate any meal. With a soft texture and versatile nature, they’re perfect for tacos, burritos, or breakfast wraps. This easy recipe will have you making fresh tortillas at home in no time, filling your kitchen with the delightful aroma of baked goodness. Once you try these homemade flour tortillas, you’ll never reach for store-bought again!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening or lard
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Blend in the shortening or lard until crumbly.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide into small balls and roll each out thinly.
- Cook on a preheated skillet over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds per side until slightly golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg