Description
Make soft, warm, and versatile homemade flour tortillas with simple pantry staples. Ready in under 30 minutes, these flexible tortillas are perfect for wraps, burritos, and snacks, customizable to your taste and dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
Optional Variations
- Replace up to 1 cup all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and higher fiber
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro or rosemary)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove freshly minced garlic
- Replace vegetable oil with 2 tablespoons melted plant-based butter for a buttery finish
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to ensure consistent texture and flavor.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Pour in the vegetable oil and warm water, stirring gently with a spoon until the dough begins to form. The warmth activates the natural baking powder and softens the flour.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing gluten for soft but sturdy tortillas.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to relax the gluten and make rolling easier.
- Roll and Cook: Divide the dough into equal balls, roll each into a thin circle about 1/8 inch thick. Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for approximately 1 minute per side until lightly golden and puffed. Stack and keep warm.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, water to gently activate the natural baking powder for better texture.
- Use just enough flour when rolling to prevent sticking; too much can make tortillas dry.
- Resting the dough is essential to avoid tough tortillas and to achieve pliable softness.
- Ensure the skillet is preheated properly to get delicate golden spots and a soft interior.
- Store cooked tortillas wrapped in a clean cloth to keep them soft and warm until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: flour tortillas, homemade tortillas, soft tortillas, vegan tortillas, easy tortillas, quick tortillas, breakfast wraps, burritos
