Homemade Flour Tortillas – 2 (Or 3) Ww Points

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Homemade Flour Tortillas - 2 (Or 3) Ww Points

by The Chefin Tortillas

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

107

Sugar

Fat

Homemade flour tortillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, and they are widely used in dishes such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. These tender and flavorful tortillas are easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Flour tortillas are made from a simple dough of flour, shortening, baking powder, salt, and water. The dough is rolled into circles and cooked on a skillet or griddle until lightly browned and cooked through. This recipe yields 6 tortillas, which can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
2.	Add in the vegetable shortening and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3.	Slowly pour in the warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
4.	Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
5.	Form the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let rest for 30 minutes.
6.	After the dough has rested, divide it into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
7.	On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
8.	Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-60 seconds on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.

PROS

Homemade flour tortillas are an easy and delicious alternative to store-bought, and they only require a few simple ingredients.

These tortillas are versatile and can be used for a variety of dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

CONS

Making tortillas from scratch can be time-consuming and requires some practice to get the technique down.

These tortillas may not be as uniform in shape as store-bought varieties.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses all-purpose flour, which provides carbohydrates and some protein.
These tortillas are lower in calories and fat than store-bought versions, and they do not contain any preservatives or additives.

	1 cup all-purpose flour
	2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	6 tablespoons warm water