Homemade Tortilla by @fitgreenmind

46 min
Easy

4 servings

🌾

200 g

Flour

🧂

2.5 ml

Salt

🥄

2.3 g

Baking Powder

💧

130 ml

Warm Water

🫗

52 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Measure 1 1/2 cups (200 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder into the mixing bowl.

    all-purpose flour
    salt
    baking powder
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥣mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/13

    Stir the dry ingredients until the salt and baking powder are evenly distributed.

    all-purpose flour
    salt
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/13

    Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water and 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil to the dry mixture.

    warm water
    vegetable oil
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/13

    Mix until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains in the bowl.

    all-purpose flour
    warm water
    vegetable oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/13

    Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and soft.

    all-purpose flour
    warm water
    vegetable oil

  6. Step 6/13

    Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

    all-purpose flour
    warm water
    vegetable oil

  7. Step 7/13

    Cover the dough balls with the kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.

    🧺kitchen towel

  8. Step 8/13

    Roll 1 dough ball into a thin, round tortilla while keeping the remaining dough balls covered.

    all-purpose flour
    🪵rolling pin
    🧺kitchen towel

  9. Step 9/13

    Heat a dry skillet over high heat until it is very hot.

  10. Step 10/13

    Cook the rolled tortilla in the hot dry skillet for 45 seconds on the first side.

    🍴spatula

  11. Step 11/13

    Flip the tortilla and cook for 45 seconds on the second side, until lightly browned with toasted spots.

    🍴spatula

  12. Step 12/13

    Wrap the cooked tortilla in the kitchen towel and repeat rolling and cooking with the remaining dough balls.

    🪵rolling pin
    🍴spatula
    🧺kitchen towel

  13. Step 13/13

    Keep the tortillas wrapped in the kitchen towel until serving to maintain a soft texture.

    🧺kitchen towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Leavening agents, Liquids

Ingredients

Flour, Salt, Baking powder, Warm water, Oil

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

Calories

270 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5.5g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fiber: 1.7g, Total fat: 7.5g, Saturated fat: 1g, Sugars: 0.2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 210mg, Iron: 2mg, Calcium: 55mg, Potassium: 55mg

Vitamins

Folate: 70mcg, Vitamin B1: 0.2mg, Vitamin B3: 2.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

40 minutes

Cooking

6 minutes

Overall

46 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, rolling pin, kitchen towel, spatula

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Flatbread, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Snack, Meal prep, Taco night

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Tex-Mex

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Tender, Chewy, Pliable, Lightly crisp

Flavors

Mild, Wheaty, Slightly salty, Toasted

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Cool completely before storing,Keep wrapped in a clean kitchen towel or airtight bag,Store in a cool, dry place), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container or resealable bag,Separate tortillas with parchment paper if stacking,Reheat briefly in a dry skillet before serving), freezer : 3 months (Cool completely before freezing,Separate tortillas with parchment paper,Place in a freezer-safe airtight bag,Thaw at room temperature or reheat directly in a skillet)