Description
Make delicious homemade flour tortillas in under an hour! These soft and fluffy tortillas are the perfect base for tacos, burritos, and fajitas, elevating any meal with their fresh taste. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can impress your family and friends while enjoying the satisfaction of homemade cooking. Whether you’re preparing a casual taco night or a festive gathering, this quick recipe will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
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 or unsalted butter)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the olive oil and warm water, mixing with your hands until the dough starts to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces for large tortillas or 10 pieces for medium-sized ones. Roll each piece into a ball.
- Allow the dough balls to rest on a floured baking sheet covered with parchment paper for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball out into an 8 to 10-inch circle for large tortillas (or 6 to 8 inches for medium).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side until lightly browned.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or zip-top bag until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg