Homesick Texan's Flour Tortillas
Transport your taste buds straight to Texas with the "Homesick Texan's Flour Tortillas," a recipe that promises classic homemade goodness with minimal effort. These tortillas are crafted from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil (or lard for a traditional touch), and warm water, making them a perfect choice for fresh, from-scratch cooking. The dough comes together quickly with just a bit of kneading, and rolling them out into rustic circles is a delightful hands-on experience. Cooked to golden perfection in a hot skillet, these tortillas are soft, pliable, and brimming with comforting, homemade flavor. Ideal for tacos, wraps, or dipping into your favorite salsas, this quick and easy recipe yields eight perfectly warm, tender tortillas in under 30 minutes. Whether you're craving a Tex-Mex classic or simply missing the taste of home, these flour tortillas will instantly become a staple in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted lard
- 0.75 cups warm water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 2
Add the vegetable oil or melted lard to the dry ingredients and use your hands or a fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Slowly pour in the warm water while mixing with a fork or your hands. Once the dough starts coming together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
Step 4
Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle a tiny bit more flour as needed.
Step 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls. Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
Step 6
On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin circle about 6-7 inches in diameter. Try to keep them as round as possible but don’t worry if they aren’t perfect—rustic tortillas taste great too!
Step 7
Heat a large, dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds, until bubbles begin to form and the underside has golden brown spots.
Step 8
Flip the tortilla and cook for another 30-45 seconds on the other side. Remove from the skillet and place in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Step 9
Serve warm with your favorite fillings or use them as wraps, quesadilla bases, or for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (469.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1238.2 |
| Total Fat 44.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1632.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 185.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 24.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 32.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 257.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories