Description
This homemade flour tortilla recipe delivers soft, chewy, and perfectly pliable tortillas made with pantry staples. Whether for tacos, burritos, or wraps, these easy tortillas are a must-try for any home cook. Ideal for Mexican recipes, freezer meals, and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the oil or lard and work it into the flour until crumbly.
3. Slowly add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 8 to 10 pieces and roll each into a ball.
7. Roll out each ball into a thin round.
8. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Cook each tortilla for 30–60 seconds per side until golden spots form.
10. Keep warm in a towel until ready to serve.
Notes
These tortillas freeze beautifully; separate them with parchment paper before freezing.
You can substitute lard for oil if you prefer a richer flavor.
Avoid overcooking to maintain a soft and pliable texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 146mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg