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flour tortilla recipe

Flour Tortilla Recipe: 20-Minute Soft Homemade Bliss

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tortillas 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and easy recipe for homemade flour tortillas.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted lard

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add warm water and oil. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll into balls.
  5. Roll each ball into a thin, round tortilla.
  6. Cook on a hot skillet for 30-60 seconds per side until lightly browned.

Notes

  • Keep the dough covered to prevent drying.
  • Adjust thickness based on preference.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: homemade flour tortillas, easy tortilla recipe, Mexican bread