Homemade Tortilla by @fitgreenmind

46 min

4 servings

๐ŸŒพ

200 g

Flour

๐Ÿง‚

2.5 ml

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

2.3 g

Baking powder

๐Ÿ’ง

130 ml

Warm water

๐Ÿซ—

52 ml

Oil

  1. Measure
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt

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

  2. Stir
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt

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

  3. Add
    • warm water
    • vegetable oil
    • Flour

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

  4. Mix
    • all-purpose flour
    • warm water
    • vegetable oil

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

  5. Knead
    • all-purpose flour
    • warm water
    • vegetable oil

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

  6. Divide
    • all-purpose flour
    • warm water
    • vegetable oil

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

  7. Cover

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

  8. Roll
    • all-purpose flour

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

  9. Heat

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

  10. Cook

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

  11. Flip

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

  12. Wrap

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

  13. Serve

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

Homemade Tortilla by @fitgreenmind

46 min

4 servings

๐ŸŒพ

200 g

Flour

๐Ÿง‚

2.5 ml

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

2.3 g

Baking powder

๐Ÿ’ง

130 ml

Warm water

๐Ÿซ—

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.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿซ™baking powder
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  2. Step 2/13

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿซ™baking powder
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„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.

    ๐Ÿ’งwarm water
    ๐Ÿซ—vegetable oil
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  4. Step 4/13

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿ’งwarm water
    ๐Ÿซ—vegetable oil
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/13

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿ’งwarm water
    ๐Ÿซ—vegetable oil
  6. Step 6/13

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿ’งwarm water
    ๐Ÿซ—vegetable oil
  7. Step 7/13

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

    ๐Ÿงปkitchen towel
  8. Step 8/13

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
    ๐Ÿงปkitchen 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.

    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  11. Step 11/13

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

    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  12. Step 12/13

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

    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
    ๐Ÿงปkitchen towel
  13. Step 13/13

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

    ๐Ÿงปkitchen towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Leavening agents, Liquids

Ingredients

Flour, Salt, Baking powder, Warm water, Oil

Notes

Oil (3-4 tbsp)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

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

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, 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)