Homemade Flour Tortillas by @manningherkitchen

45 min

16 servings

๐ŸŒพ

450 g

All-purpose flour

๐Ÿง‚

5.9 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

4.8 g

Baking powder

๐Ÿซ—

95 ml

Neutral oil

๐Ÿ’ง

290 ml

Warm water

  1. Measure
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt

    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.

  2. Stir
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt

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

  3. Add
    • neutral-flavored oil
    • warm water
    • All-purpose flour

    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.

  4. Stir
    • all-purpose flour
    • neutral-flavored oil
    • warm water

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

  5. Knead
    • all-purpose flour

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

  6. Divide
    • all-purpose flour

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

  7. Cover

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

  8. Heat
    • all-purpose flour

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

  9. Roll
    • all-purpose flour

    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.

  10. Cook

    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. Flip

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

  12. Transfer

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

  13. Cook
    • all-purpose flour

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

  14. Serve
    • All-purpose flour

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

Homemade Flour Tortillas by @manningherkitchen

45 min

16 servings

๐ŸŒพ

450 g

All-purpose flour

๐Ÿง‚

5.9 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

4.8 g

Baking powder

๐Ÿซ—

95 ml

Neutral oil

๐Ÿ’ง

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.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿซ™baking powder
    ๐Ÿฅฃmedium mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  2. Step 2/14

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

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

    ๐Ÿซ—neutral-flavored oil
    ๐Ÿ’งwarm water
    ๐Ÿฅฃmedium mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  4. Step 4/14

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿซ—neutral-flavored oil
    ๐Ÿ’งwarm water
    ๐Ÿฅฃmedium mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/14

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-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.

    ๐ŸŒพall-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.

    ๐Ÿงปclean kitchen towel
  8. Step 8/14

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

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฅ–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.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฅ–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.

    ๐Ÿฅขkitchen tongs
  12. Step 12/14

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

    ๐Ÿฅขkitchen tongs
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธplate
    ๐Ÿงปclean 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.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
    ๐Ÿฅขkitchen tongs
    ๐Ÿงปclean kitchen towel
  14. Step 14/14

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

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธplate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Seasonings, Leavening agents, Liquids

Ingredients

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

Notes

Neutral oil (any neutral flavored oil of choice)

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

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: 35ยตg, 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

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Side Dish

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)