Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas From Scratch
Discover a quick and easy recipe for homemade flour tortillas that are thin, pliable, and perfect for tacos, wraps, or any other Mexican-inspired meals.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- cast iron skillet
- digital thermometer
Ingredients
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g sea salt
- 50 g lard (room temperature)
- 200 ml water (warm, 60°C/140°F)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add the lard and use your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the warm water, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together into a soft, smooth ball. Knead it with your hand for 8-10 minutes.
- Divide it into 8 equal-weight pieces. For smaller tortillas, divide them into more balls. Shape into balls, lightly oil the outside, cover with a lid or a damp cloth, and let them rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Take each piece of dough and coat with some flour. Roll each ball into a thin circle, about 10 inches in diameter.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat the pan with a small amount of lard or oil before each tortilla. Cook on one side until bubbles start to appear, then flip to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds or until almost cooked through.
- Stack cooked tortillas one on the other in a clean kitchen towel in a basket with a lid or put them in a zip-lock bag. They must steam while cooling because that way they will stay soft and pliable.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1flour tortillaCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.