Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch)
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 73
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 169.33 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.24 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 35.64 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 17.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.87 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1.98 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 8.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.87 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
Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch) is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 42 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, and Shortening. Each serving provides about 169.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch) 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 Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch)?
- About 42 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 2 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch) healthy?
- Homemade Flour Tortillas (Small Batch) has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 169.33 calories and 4.24 g of protein, or 8% 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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