Homemade Tortillas

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1.25 teaspoons Salt (fine table salt)
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil (neutral oil, such as canola or soybean)
• 0.66 cup Warm Water (about 110°F / 43°C, not boiling)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all‑purpose flour, 1¼ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough

   Create a well in the center, pour in ¼ cup vegetable oil and gradually add 2/3 cup warm water while stirring with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.

   Time: PT3M

3. Knead and Rest the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute until smooth. Shape into a ball, place back in the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

4. Divide and Shape Balls

   After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball.

   Time: PT5M

5. Roll Tortillas Thin

   On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a circle as thin as possible (about 6‑8 inches in diameter).

   Time: PT5M

6. Preheat Dry Pan

   Heat a dry skillet over medium‑high heat until hot but not smoking.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

7. Cook Tortillas

   Place one rolled tortilla onto the hot skillet. When bubbles appear (about 10‑15 seconds), flip and cook the other side for another 10‑15 seconds until lightly browned.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium‑high

8. Keep Warm

   Transfer cooked tortillas to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel to retain heat. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

1 g