Name: Homemade Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lard; 1.5 cups water

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen

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While the packaged stuff is convenient, this flour tortilla recipe is so much better than store-bought.

How to Make Flour Tortillas

homemade flour tortillas in a red bowl with a floral tea towel — Allrecipes

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Flour Tortilla Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make homemade flour tortillas:

Flour: This tortilla recipe, which makes 24 servings, starts with four cups of all-purpose flour.
Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, giving the tortillas a slightly pillowy texture.
Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the flour tortillas.
Lard: Lard, a common baking ingredient in Mexican cuisine, adds flavor and helps create the perfect flour tortilla texture.
Water: Water is essential for gluten development, which is essential for structure in the tortillas.

How to Make Homemade Flour Tortillas

Here’s a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make this flour tortilla recipe:

Make the dough.
Knead the dough.
Divide the dough into pieces and roll into balls.
Roll out the balls, then cook in a skillet until golden on both sides.

How to Use Homemade Flour Tortillas

close up view of Spicy Beef Burritos garnished with lettuce, tomatoes and pickled jalapeÃ±os on a plate — Buckwheat Queen

The tortilla is a staple in Mexican cuisine for a reason – it’s incredibly versatile! Here are just a few delicious ways to enjoy your homemade flour tortillas:

You can also use the tortillas to make tacos, wraps, and so much more.

How to Store Flour Tortillas

Store the flour tortillas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can You Freeze Flour Tortillas?

Yes! You can freeze flour tortillas for about two months. To prevent the tortillas from sticking together, you can either flash freeze them on a baking sheet before storage or place wax or parchment paper between each tortilla.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I have tried several flour tortilla recipes with little success, but these got rave reviews,” according to simerlj. “I followed the recipe except I replaced lard with shortening. They were soft and bendable and tasted really good!”

“This was my first time making tortillas and this recipe was quick and easy,” says Deb Tamanini. “I used the tortillas to make a burrito.”

“This is an AMAZING recipe,” raves Sara Lalor. “Entire family loves them! I always use warm water. It makes it easier.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard
1 ½ cups water

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Rub in lard with your fingers until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add water and mix until dough comes together.

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Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

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Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a well-floured rolling pin to roll a dough ball into a thin, round tortilla. Place into the hot skillet, and cook until bubbly and golden; flip and continue cooking until golden on the other side. Place the cooked tortilla in a tortilla warmer; continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough.

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Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

86	Calories
1g	Fat
16g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 138mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g	4%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 23mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.