Delicious Homemade Flour Tortillas

Name: Delicious Homemade Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 250 grams wheat flour; 63 grams lard; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup water, approximately

Yamilette González

Flour tortillas in Mexico are very popular and essential in the cuisine, especially in the northern part of the country. Perfect for making a chili and cheese taco or carne asada, we bring you this recipe for homemade flour tortillas with just 5 ingredients.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 19-01-2018

Preparation

25 mins

3 mins

Low

For the dough, in a bowl mix the wheat flour with the shortening, salt, baking powder, and gradually add the water until a smooth dough forms. Let the dough rest for about 20 minutes. Cut the tortilla dough into equal portions and form balls with your hands. With the help of a floured rolling pin, roll out the ball to form a thin tortilla. Heat a griddle over medium heat and cook the tortilla for 1 minute on each side. Cook the tortilla until it puffs up, remove from the griddle and enjoy warm.