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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 7%
- Protein 2.76 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 28.17 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.37 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.24 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.25 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 0.82 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 3.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.49 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, and Shortening. Each serving provides about 133.1 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Shortening, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 133.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas healthy?
- Chef John's Homemade Flour Tortillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 133.1 calories and 2.76 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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