Are homemade tortillas better?

Nothing beats freshly made homemade tortillas! This flour tortilla recipe not only tastes better but is healthier as well because it utilizes coconut oil instead of vegetable oil, which contains hydrogenated oils. Coconut oil works best for this flour tortilla recipe, as it holds up better than olive oil under high heat.

How do you make soft tortillas?

The coconut oil helps make tortillas softer. The tortillas are best served warm for the most delectable texture.

Is it cheaper to make your own flour tortillas?

Absolutely! This flour tortilla recipe is made using simple pantry staples and doesn’t require anything fancy…no stand mixers or dough hook is needed for these simple tortillas! By making your own, you will save roughly $1.50 off store prices per batch!

Why are my flour tortillas not fluffy?

Flour tortillas may be dense and not fluffy if the dough is overmixed, or if too much flour is added during the rolling process.

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Name: Flour Tortilla Recipe
Prep time: 02:15
Cook time: 00:01
Total time: 02:16
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: flour; salt; warm filtered water; coconut oil, or butter, or lard

Flour Tortilla Recipe

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This simple flour tortilla recipe with only 3 ingredients is a healthy alternative to store bought versions. Packed with authentic Mexican flavor, you’ll want to add these tortillas to your next taco night!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 hours 16 minutes
Yield: 20 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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3 cups flour (any variety; I use Einkorn)
1 tsp salt
1 cup slightly warm filtered water
5 tablespoons of coconut oil, butter, or lard (we prefer coconut oil)

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Instructions

Mix the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
Cut in the fat until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the water and knead the dough against the sides of the bowl a few times until it is smooth.
Divide the dough into 20 equal pieces, rolling each into a ball. (I weigh the dough into 1 oz portions to ensure they’re all even, but weighing is not necessary.)
Allow the dough to rest for at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Preheat a griddle, cast iron skillet, or oven to 400F.
Working with one ball at a time, dust your working surface and roll the ball into an approximate 6″ circle. Rotate and flip the dough and add additional flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
When the griddle/skillet is hot, lay a tortilla across and cook for 30 seconds. Flip the tortilla over and cook for another 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining balls of dough. Stack the cooked tortillas and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel. Serve warm.

Notes

If dough for homemade flour tortillas is too crumbly, add a little extra water (1 tsp at a time) until dough is playable and doesn’t tear!

Nutrition

Calories: 98

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