Description
Simple recipe for making soft flour tortillas at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in the lard or shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Roll each dough ball into a thin circle, about 6 to 7 inches in diameter.
- Cook each tortilla on the hot skillet for about 30 to 60 seconds per side, until lightly browned spots appear.
- Stack the cooked tortillas and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft.
Notes
- For softer tortillas, use vegetable shortening instead of lard.
- If the dough seems too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time.
- You can store cooked tortillas in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: flour tortillas, homemade tortillas, soft tortillas, easy tortillas, Mexican flatbread