Homemade Flour Tortillas by @manningherkitchen

45 min
Medium

16 servings

🌾

450 g

All-purpose Flour

🧂

5.9 g

Salt

🥄

4.8 g

Baking Powder

🫗

95 ml

Neutral Oil

💧

290 ml

Warm Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Measure 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt, and 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder into a medium mixing bowl.

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

  2. Step 2/14

    Stir the flour, salt, and baking powder with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are evenly combined.

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

  3. Step 3/14

    Make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Add 1/3 cup (80 ml) neutral-flavored oil and 1 cup (240 ml) warm water.

    neutral-flavored oil
    warm water
    🥣medium mixing bowl
    🥛measuring cups

  4. Step 4/14

    Stir from the bottom of the bowl until the mixture forms a shaggy ball of dough.

    all-purpose flour
    neutral-flavored oil
    warm water
    🥣medium mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/14

    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.

    all-purpose flour

  6. Step 6/14

    Divide the dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it with your palm.

    all-purpose flour

  7. Step 7/14

    Cover the flattened dough portions with a clean damp kitchen towel. Rest them for at least 15 minutes and up to 120 minutes.

    🧺clean kitchen towel

  8. Step 8/14

    Heat a large dry pan over medium heat. Lightly flour the work surface and rolling pin.

    all-purpose flour
    🪵rolling pin

  9. Step 9/14

    Roll one rested dough portion into a rough circle about 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm) wide. Keep the dough lightly floured to prevent sticking.

    all-purpose flour
    🪵rolling pin

  10. Step 10/14

    Cook the tortilla in the hot dry pan for 45 to 60 seconds, until pale brown spots appear and the upper surface becomes bubbly.

  11. Step 11/14

    Flip the tortilla with kitchen tongs. Cook the second side for 15 to 20 seconds until it has a few small brown spots.

    🥢kitchen tongs

  12. Step 12/14

    Transfer the cooked tortilla to a plate. Cover it with the kitchen towel to keep it soft.

    🥢kitchen tongs
    🍽️plate
    🧺clean kitchen towel

  13. Step 13/14

    Repeat rolling and cooking with the remaining 15 dough portions. Wipe excess flour from the pan between tortillas as needed.

    all-purpose flour
    🪵rolling pin
    🥢kitchen tongs
    🧺clean kitchen towel

  14. Step 14/14

    Serve the flour tortillas warm. Use them for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or wraps.

    🍽️plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Seasonings, Leavening agents, Liquids

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, Salt, Baking powder, Neutral oil, Warm water

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

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

Calories

130 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 21g, Dietary fiber: 0.8g, Total sugars: 0.1g, Total fat: 5g, Saturated fat: 0.7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 155mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Calcium: 30mg, Potassium: 35mg

Vitamins

Folate: 35µg, Thiamin: 0.15mg, Niacin: 1.8mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

medium mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, rolling pin, kitchen tongs, clean kitchen towel, plate, airtight container

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Flatbread, Side dish, Wrap

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Taco night, Meal prep, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Tex-Mex

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Tender, Chewy, Pliable, Lightly blistered

Flavors

Mild, Wheaty, Slightly salty, Neutral

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 24 hours (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container or zippered bag,Keep at room temperature), fridge : 7 days (Store in an airtight container or zippered bag,Warm briefly before serving for a softer texture), freezer : 90 days (Cool completely before freezing,Separate tortillas with parchment paper,Store in a freezer-safe zippered bag,Thaw at room temperature or reheat from frozen)