How to Make Homemade Flour Tortillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade flour tortillas are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. Whether you're planning to make tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or simply serve them as a side dish, there's nothing quite like the taste and texture of freshly made tortillas. Plus, making them from scratch allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring that you're serving up a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options. Best of all, they're surprisingly easy to make and only require a handful o...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 1 ½ cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Rub in lard with your fingers until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add water and mix until dough comes together.
  • Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a well-floured rolling pin to roll a dough ball into a thin, round tortilla. Place into the hot skillet, and cook until bubbly and golden; flip and continue cooking until golden on the other side. Place the cooked tortilla in a tortilla warmer; continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 23mg