Flour Tortillas

83 Ratings

Makes: 10 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Skip the store-bought tortillas and make your own with this simple recipe. Swap out some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, a whole grain.

Ingredients

2 cups flour (all-purpose, or 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or shortening)
1/2 cup water (warm, 105-110 degrees F)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Add oil and mix until crumbly.

3. Start with 1/2 cup of water and add 1 Tablespoon at a time until mixture forms a loose crumbly ball.

4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6 to 8 times or until smooth.

5. Divide into 10 balls. Roll each piece into an 8 inch circle.

6. Heat a 12 inch dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla at a time into skillet and cook until light brown spots appear on bottom. Turn over and cook on other side until lightly browned.

Source:

Montana State University Extension
Nutrition Education Programs

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 tortilla

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	115
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	166 mg
Carbohydrates	19 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Total Sugars	0 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	31 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	27 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	115
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Monounsaturated Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Linoleic Acid	1 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	19 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Total Sugars	0 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Minerals
Calcium	31 mg
Potassium	27 mg
Sodium	166 mg
Copper	38 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	6 mg
Phosphorus	37 mg
Selenium	8 mcg
Zinc	0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	0 mg
Vitamin K	3 mcg
Folate	73 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	1 mg
Choline	3 mg

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Grains

1 1/2 ounces

Even tho we make our own bread, I was a little reluctant to try my hand at tortillas; but I'm glad I did. For uniform size/shaping I roll the dough & then slice, using a small plate as a guide The tortilla ingredients are in my cabinet 99% of the time & are inexpensive to prepare. They can be used as sandwich wraps, quesadillas, or made crispy for a chip like snack & you can add spices for flavor variability For me the challenging part was learning how to roll them nice & flat, and thin enough. The learning process was well worth the effort, as I am now able to make something myself that I was previously buying at the store The tortilla ingredients are in my cabinet 99% of the time & are inexpensive to prepare. They can be used as sandwich wraps, quesadillas, or made crispy for a chip like snack & you can add spices for flavor variability For me the challenging part was learning how to roll them nice & flat, & thin enough. The learning process was well worth the effort, as I am now able to make something myself that I was previously buying at the store

04/16/15