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Nothing beats a fresh flour tortilla. And you will make them at home once you see how easy it is to make homemade flour tortillas.
I could just eat homemade flour tortillas for dinner – with nothing on them. Or I could just dip them in some of that yummy salsa that is in my refrigerator. I really would be completely happy.
To create your own bit of heaven, all you need is some flour, salt, baking powder, water and a little fat. I used olive oil but you could also use shortening if you prefer. I’ve used both and really couldn’t tell a difference. Olive oil is probably healthier.
After mixing all your ingredients together, divide your dough into 10-12 pieces. Use your rolling pin to roll out each ball of dough as thin as you can get it.
Then you are going to dry fry the tortillas. Dry fry means means you don’t use any fat or oil.
Watch for the flour tortillas to bubble.
Then flip it over. You want to see some nice brown spots.
I then put the tortillas on a plate under a towel to keep them soft and warm until we are ready to eat.
Of course I sneak a tortilla or to during the process!
Then serve your homemade flour tortillas with your favorite filling. I love them with chicken fajitas!
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
- 3 C flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 C warm water
- 1 Tbsp shortening or 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together flour, baking powder and salt
- Add in water and oil or shortening and mix until combined
- Knead with hands on a floured surface until smooth
- Divide into 10-12 balls
- Cover with a towel and let sit for 10-15 minutes
- To form tortilla, roll out each ball of dough using your rolling pin until thin
- Preheat griddle or frying pan to about 350-375 degrees
- Place tortilla on griddle an allow to cook until it begins to bubble and blister
- Turn tortilla and cook other side until golden brown spots form
- Stack tortillas on a plate under a towel to keep them soft and warm
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
I didn’t need to know how easy these are to make……because I may be obsessively making them for every meal.
Kelli says
I just found your blog, and I’m loving it! Your photos are so inviting. I’ve only had failure when trying to make my own tortillas in the past, so maybe this recipe will give me success. Thanks.
Heather says
I just made these and I don’t think they have enough fat in them, only 3 TBS of oil to 3 cups of flour? I have made tortillas in the past and used quite a bit more shortening.
Leigh Anne says
Heather – how much fat do you usually ad in. They have worked fine for me with just this amount.
Kate says
if there is minimum fat used in this recipe like you mentioned, then I guess this can be considered something very healthy to eat?
Kate Gasset
International Properties and Investment Inc
Wellington Homes For Sale
Kate says
I’ve always loved eating salsa and I never thought of making one for myself until today.. I will give this recipe a try 🙂 – the whole wheat idea sounds interesting, its the first time ill try making something like this.
Kate Gasset
International Propertiesand Investment Inc
Visit my Website @ Homes in Wellington
Julie says
Leigh Anne, your session at Women’s Conference was wonderful. I would have never discovered your blog otherwise. I am so excited to be a regular reader and to peruse your archives!
Leigh Anne says
I am so glad – thanks for attending my session and reading the blog! Visit often!!