Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe Is Better Than Store Bought (4 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by 30Seconds Food

Flour tortillas are the foundation of so many recipes. From tacos to quesadillas to tortilla chips, a tortilla serves as a base, wrap or foundation. This flour tortilla recipe will make you wonder why you've never made homemade flour tortillas before. Making tortillas at home is so easy!

You only need three ingredients from your pantry and some water to make flour tortillas at home. Here is what to grab for this Mexican recipe: flour, salt and vegetable oil. After mixing, kneading and flattening, the dough cooks in a skillet or on the grill until set.

Flour tortillas, also called tortillas de harina, have an interesting history. "Introduced to Mexico by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century, flour tortillas became popular in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The use of wheat flour in tortillas reflects the influence of European culinary traditions. Flour tortillas are typically made with wheat flour, fat (such as lard or vegetable oil), baking powder and water, resulting in a softer and more pliable bread compared to its corn counterpart," according to elpollonorteno.net. "Flour tortillas gained widespread popularity due to their versatility and the ease with which they could be made. They quickly became a staple in many Mexican households, particularly in regions where wheat was more readily available."

Use these homemade tortillas for tacos, Mexican casseroles, enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, taquitos, flautas, quesadillas or for homemade tortilla chips. Think beyond Mexican dishes by using the tortillas for appetizer rollups or chicken and dumplings.

Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes per tortilla 
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 2/3 cups hot water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour in the water and oil. 
2. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until it forms a ball of dough. If it's sticky, add a tablespoon or two more of flour. 
3. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
4. Cut the dough into 12 equal portions and roll them into balls. Sprinkle with a little flour. 
5. Using a rolling pin or tortilla press, flatten each dough into a thin circle.
6. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute per side or until it begins to just brown. You could also cook them on a grill. Store the tortillas in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer. 

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