Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas
Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas are soft, pliable, and gently chewy, with a subtle richness from shortening and a whisper of salt. The dough’s careful hydration yields tender rounds that puff and blister lightly on the griddle. Perfect for weeknight tacos, breakfast burritos, or serving warm alongside stews and grilled meats.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk 1 3/4 cups flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in the vegetable shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 2
Make a well in the center. Stir in the hot water, using a fork to work the flour mixture and water together. Move the mixture to a cutting board.
- 3
Knead until a smooth, soft dough forms, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- 4
Dust the cutting board with flour, cover the dough with the bowl, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
Divide the dough into eight equal pieces; keep them covered until needed. Roll out the dough balls by hand or use a tortilla press.
- 6
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet; cook until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Flip the tortilla; cook 1 minute more. Flip again and cook 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Calories 133.1 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.76 g Low Source
- Carbs 28.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.37 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.24 g High
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 8.75 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.25 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.79 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.62 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source
- Potassium 3.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.49 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten