From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas
From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas are tender, warm, and wonderfully pliable, with a subtle richness from lard that makes each bite taste authentic. Their gentle chew and mild, wheaty flavor make them perfect for wrapping tacos, rolling burritos, or crisping into quesadillas. Serve them fresh off the griddle for weeknight dinners, taco nights, or weekend brunch spreads.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; rub in the lard with your fingers until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Add the water; mix until the dough comes together.
- 3
Move the dough to a lightly floured surface; knead for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions; roll each portion into a ball.
- 4
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Using a well-floured rolling pin, roll 1 dough ball into a thin, round tortilla. Place the tortilla in the hot skillet; cook until it bubbles and turns golden. Flip; cook until the other side is golden. Put the cooked tortilla in a tortilla warmer; continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough balls.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 90.72 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.11 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 16.97 g 6%
- Total Fat 1.15 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 0.69 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 3.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.22 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
From Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas is made with 5 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Lard, and Salt. Each serving provides about 90.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Lard, Salt, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 90.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas healthy?
- From-Scratch Soft Flour Tortillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 90.72 calories and 2.11 g of protein, or 4% 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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