Flour Tortillas

Skip the store-bought tortillas and make your own with this simple recipe. Swap out some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, a whole grain.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minLow CarbVegetarianVegan

Skip the store-bought tortillas and make your own with this simple recipe. Swap out some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, a whole grain.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Water, warm, 105 to 110 °F

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add oil and mix until crumbly.
  3. Start with 1/2 cup of water and add 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture forms a loose crumbly ball.
  4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6 to 8 times or until smooth.
  5. Divide into 10 balls. Roll each piece into an 8 inch circle.
  6. Heat a 12 inch dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla at a time into skillet and cook until light brown spots appear on bottom. Turn over and cook on other side until lightly browned.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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