Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
-
2
cup
all-purpose flour
-
1
tsp
salt
-
¾
tsp
baking powder
-
4
tbsp
lard or butter, softened
-
1
cup
water
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl, then add butter and mix until it resembles a coarse meal.
- Pour in water gradually to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Divide the dough into about 12 pieces and let it rest for 20-30 minutes, covered lightly.
- Roll out each piece of dough from the center outward until thin.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on one side until light brown spots appear.
- Flip and cook for an additional 20-30 seconds until tender.
- Remove and keep warm in a covered container while cooking the remaining tortillas.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
150
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
22g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
15mg
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