Discover the joy of making homemade flour tortillas with just three simple ingredients! Perfect for tacos, wraps, or quesadillas, these soft tortillas are quick and easy to prepare.
264 kcal
/serving
6 mins
Serves
6
Medium
Mexican
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '6g kosher salt'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2g baking powder'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '175ml warm filtered water'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '60ml neutral-tasting oil'}
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix in the warm water and oil until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on an unfloured surface for about 3 minutes until smooth.
- Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Divide the dough into 6 to 12 pieces, depending on desired tortilla size.
- Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a 25-30.5 cm circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each tortilla for 15 to 30 seconds per side until lightly charred.
Plating & Serving
Keep cooked tortillas warm by placing them between a folded towel until ready to serve.
Notes
These tortillas are best enjoyed fresh. Adjust the size of the dough pieces based on whether you want larger burrito-sized or smaller taco-sized tortillas.
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
264
Calories
5.2g
Protein
4% DV
38.2g
Carbs
13% DV
9.7g
Fat
12% DV
1.4g
Fiber
4% DV
0.1g
Sugars
206mg
Sodium
14% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Recipe Details
Allergens
Gluten
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Category
Side Dish
Meal Type
Dinner
Tags
bread, Mexican, pan-fry