Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch)

Name: Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Baking Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Shortening; 0.5 cup Water

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Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch) yield soft, pliable rounds with a gentle wheat flavor and light blistering when cooked. The brief rest helps the dough relax for easy rolling, while a touch of shortening keeps them tender. Serve warm for tacos, quesadillas, or as a side with stews and grilled meats.

Prep40 mins
Cook2 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse cornmeal.
2

Add the water and stir until the dough can be gathered together.
3

If needed, add more water (1 teaspoon at a time) until the dough comes together.
4

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
5

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll them into rounds.
6

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to flatten and stretch each round into a 7-inch circle.
7

Cook on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat until brown spots start to appear on the tortillas.
8

Keep them covered with a clean, dry towel until ready to serve.