Description
Dive into the delightful world of making your own tortillas with this easy-to-follow homemade tortilla recipe. Perfect for beginners, these tortillas are soft, pliable, and utterly delicious, ideal for your next taco night or as a side to any meal. Join Emma in the kitchen as she guides you through each step, ensuring you end up with the perfect batch every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add oil and warm water gradually, stirring to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rest under a damp cloth for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 balls, roll each into an 8-inch circle.
- Cook each tortilla in a hot skillet for about 30 seconds per side or until puffy and slightly brown.
- Wrap cooked tortillas in a towel to keep warm.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Add herbs or spices to the dough for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: : 0.1g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
