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Easy Soft Flour Tortillas


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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes (with minimal rest)
  • Yield: 10 tortillas (8-inch each)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A foolproof recipe for homemade flour tortillas that are soft, pliable, and perfect for folding or wrapping—great for tacos, wraps, and burritos.


Ingredients

2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

1 tsp fine sea salt

 cup (160 ml) very warm water

5 Tbsp light-flavored oil, melted shortening, melted lard, or melted butter


Instructions

  1. Dissolve salt in warm water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and fat with a fork until crumbly. Add most of the salty water and stir until a shaggy dough forms, adding more water if too dry.
  3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2–3 minutes until smooth. Cover with a dishcloth and rest for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  4. Divide into 10 equal pieces, shape into discs, and roll each into an 8-inch round. Stack with parchment paper between or cook immediately.
  5. Heat a wide, heavy skillet over medium-high. Cook each tortilla for 20–30 seconds on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes on the other side until browned and dry-edged.
  6. Stack cooked tortillas in a covered dishcloth to keep warm and soft.

Notes

  • Substitute whole wheat flour and increase water slightly for a whole wheat version.
  • Mix in herbs, garlic powder, or spices for added flavor.
  • Use half corn flour for a hybrid texture.
  • Freeze raw dough balls or cooked tortillas for convenience.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg