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Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

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  • Author: Lola
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tortillas
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make delicious homemade flour tortillas with this easy recipe. These soft and flavorful tortillas are perfect for wrapping your favorite fillings.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cups hot water
  • 1½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in hot water and melted butter. Combine with your hands until a dough forms. Add more flour if sticky.
  3. Knead the Dough: On a work surface, knead the dough about 10 times until smooth.
  4. Divide and Shape: Divide the dough into 12 balls. Flatten slightly, dust with flour, and cover with a towel.
  5. Cook the Tortillas: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Roll out each ball into an 8-inch circle and cook for about 1 minute per side until golden spots appear.
  6. Serve: Keep the cooked tortillas warm in a towel while you finish cooking the rest.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg